Grevillea - after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. polybractea - from Greek poly, many, and Latin bractea, bract, referring to many bracts which conceal buds.
Noted in eastern parts of the region, including the areas: Upper Back-Upper Jerra Jerra; Yarra Yarra; Coreinbob; O'Briens South & McLeods; Upper Kyeamba; Keajura; Upper Burkes; Major; Murraguldrie and Carabost.
Australia:
NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll forest on granite soil.
Habit:
Dry sclerophyll forest on granite soil.
Similar Species:
Site Preference:
Characteristics:
Prone to root-rot fungus and quickly dies if infected. Hybridises with Woolly Grevillea (G. lanigera) and Rosemary Grevillea (G. rosmarinifolia).
Flowering:
Red to pink with yellow or green, spring. Dense woolly flowerheads.
Seed Collection:
Summer. Monitor closely, as seeds shed soon after maturity. Secure nylon stockings or paper bags to fruiting branches after flowering to ensure collection.
Propagation:
From cuttings, which strike readily. Can be grafted onto Rosemary Grevillea.
Regeneration:
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Wildlife:
Good habitat.
Ornamental:
Attractive. Interesting well-displayed flowers. Excellent in tubs. Prune from early age to retain low growth. Avoid excess watering.
Other:
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
