On 14/3/09 03:43, in article
, "DaveP"
wrote:

Chris Hogg wrote:
.... but also try Faurea, e.g.
Faurea forficuliflora from Madagascarhttp://tinyurl.com/dbyyox
and scroll down to the last but one line of images.

For some reason I didn't see the original of this so didn't acknowledge it.
Sorry and thank you but I think David's pinned it down as Grevillea.

It isn't Faurea. There are structural differences in the floral and
reproductive parts as well as all species having entire leaves. It is
also a rarely seen genus, unlikely to be cultivated for the florist
trade.

Kay wrote:
It might not be named for its superficial similarity to Banksia, it
might simply be honouring the same botanist

Nothing to do with any similarities Kay, they both commemorate Joseph
Banks who was largely responsible for the foundation of Kew Gardens as
we know it today. Whilst being members of the Protea family, Banksia
and Grevillea are sufficiently distinct and it is unlikely that they
would be mistaken for one another.

Grevillea banksii is best described as being tender to nearly half
hardy and is tolerant the occasional, short-lived, light frost. In
nature it appears as somewhat sprawling species, but the best
cultivated forms are erect shrubs to 3 or 4m. high. Flower colour
varies from white through to red and the inflorescences can be up to
15cms long. There are hybrids with other species and cultivars
derived from these have proved to be good garden plants, but in
Australia and not here unfortunately.


Did you by any chance recognise the other Grevillea I posted a link to,
David? This is one we saw in NZ.
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