Wildflowers Home > All Wildflowers > Proteaceae > Grevillea > excelsior

Flame Grevillea

Family: Proteaceae

Genus: Grevillea

Species: excelsior

Main Flower Colour: Orange

Description

A striking small tree, especially when covered with big, brilliant orange flowerheads. Grows to about 5m tall with long thin leaves that are divided into a couple of lobes.

Flowering start in July and ends in December.

Identification

The main flower colour is orange.

Uses

Abundant nectar attracts nectar feeding birds and insects.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/8832
http://esperancewildflowers.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/grevillea-excelsior-flame-grevillea.html

Created: 04 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 20 Mar 2015 - Member - John and Val

WildflowerID	651
Views (per week)	22
Views	12308

Location

Bio Regions

Mallee (MAL)

Region Specifics

south of Dragon Rocks Nature Reserve, WA

Related Blogs

The following are links to Members' Blogs that contain the words "Flame Grevillea" OR "Grevillea" OR "Proteaceae". Creating Blogs is restricted to Members only. Not a Member? Join here.