Appearance
''Grevillea victoriae'' is a shrub that grows to between 0.2 and 4 metres in height. It has obovate to ovate leaves that range between 1.5 and 14 cm in length and 0.5 to 4.5 cm in width. Pendant clusters of red or orange flowers appear in spring and summer.Distribution
''Grevillea victoriae'' occurs in rocky, mountainous areas of south-eastern Australia in forest, woodland and heath. Associated tree species include ''Eucalyptus pauciflora'' and ''Eucalyptus delegatensis''.''G. victoriae'' subsp. ''victoriae'' is found on some of Victoria's highest mountains including Mount Bogong, Mount Buffalo, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Mount Howitt, Mount St Bernard and Mount Torbreck. ''G. victoriae'' subsp. ''nivalis'' occurs in sub-alpine areas around Mount Kosciuszko and nearby ranges from Mount Gibbo and Mount Sassafras in the Victorian Alps northwards to Talbingo in New South Wales. In rare cases it may be seen above the treeline. ''G. victoriae'' subsp. ''brindabella'' occurs in the Brindabella Range on the border of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Status
On the Department of Sustainability and Environment's ''Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria'', the subspecies ''victoriae'' is listed as "rare". The subspecies ''nivalis'' is currently regarded as endangered.Reproduction
Taxa within the ''Grevillea victoriae'' complex are believed to be fire intolerant, regenerating from seed only.References:
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