Grevillea monticola facts for kids

The Grevillea monticola, also known as the holly leaf grevillea, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Grevillea family. This plant naturally grows in a small part of the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia.

About the Holly Leaf Grevillea

The holly leaf grevillea is a special plant from Western Australia. It's known for its unique leaves, which look a bit like holly leaves. This plant is an important part of its local environment.

What the Holly Leaf Grevillea Looks Like

This plant is an evergreen shrub. This means it keeps its leaves all year round. It can grow from about 0.3 metres (1 ft) to 1.6 metres (5 ft) tall. Its branches are not covered in a waxy, bluish coating.

The leaves are simple and flat. They are not divided into smaller parts. Each leaf blade is about 25 millimetres (1.0 in) to 65 millimetres (2.6 in) long. They are also about 15 millimetres (0.6 in) to 35 millimetres (1.4 in) wide.

Flowers and Fruit

The holly leaf grevillea blooms from June to October. During this time, it produces beautiful white or cream-colored flowers. These flowers grow in clusters at the end of the branches. A flower cluster is called an inflorescence.

After the flowers, the plant forms fruit. These fruits are rough and shaped like an oval or egg. They are smooth and about 8 mm (0.3 in) to 12 mm (0.5 in) long.

How It Reproduces

The G. monticola plant has a specific way of growing new plants. It can only grow from its seeds. This means it does not spread through roots or cuttings.

Where the Holly Leaf Grevillea Grows

You can find this plant in the Darling Range. This area is located east of Perth. It grows between the towns of Pingelly, Beverley, and Wandering.

It likes to grow in woodland areas. These woodlands often have Jarrah and Wandoo trees. The holly leaf grevillea can grow in different types of soil. It thrives in sandy or loamy soils. These soils are often found over laterite, granite, or ironstone rock.