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Local Name Silky oak
Botanical Name Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.
Common Name Silky oak
Family Proteaceae
Distribution Cultivated in India including Odisha. Native Australia.
Habit Tree
Short Description It is a large evergreen tree native to Australia. It is noted for its striking, fern-like leaves and showy, golden-yellow flower clusters that attract birds.

Descriptions

It is a medium sized tree. Leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and fern-like, with a silvery-gray appearance due to fine hairs covering the leaf surface. Each leaflet is elongated and lanceolate, with serrated margins. Flowers are arranged in dense clusters at the ends of branches, forming cylindrical or bottlebrush-like inflorescences. Fruits is a woody follicle containing numerous small seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

January-September

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.