Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Grevillea robusta
Common name:
Silwereik, Australian silver oak, Southern silky oak
Family:
Proteaceae (Protea)
Synonym:
Grevillea umbratica, Grevillea venusta
Distribution:
Australia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Black list:
Listed NEMBA Category 3 Invasive - May not be propagated or transported.
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Usage:
Horticultural, timber
Comments:
Before the advent of aluminium, Grevillea robusta timber was widely used for external window joinery, as it is resistant to wood rot. It has been used in the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, and fences. Owing to declining G. robusta populations, felling has been restricted.
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University of Florida publication
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Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Upper garden, beds at restaurant
(Uk)
• Accession: 1999-36/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, beds at stream
(Us)
• Accession: 1999-1085/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
(Un)
• Accession: 2022-30/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual