Grevillea buxifolia

Other names: Grey spider flower, Embothrium buxifolium

Grevillea buxifolia, also known as Grey spider flower or Embothrium buxifolium, is an evergreen shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to Australia, specifically New South Wales, where it grows in rocky areas and sandy soils. It is drought and frost tolerant and tolerates sunlight well.

This plant can reach a height of up to three metres. Its leaves are a lance-shaped elliptical oval, green on top and with a greyish tinge on the underside. It flowers from September to November, producing flowers of an unusual appearance, spider-shaped, in various shades of grey, pink and purple. Grevillea buxifolia is popular with gardeners for its unusual appearance and unpretentiousness.

The uses of Grevillea buxifolia are primarily decorative, and it can be found in gardens around the world for its attractive flowers and as an addition to xerophilous gardens. It is also popular with cut flower growers as its flowers are original and last longer. Like most members of the Proteaceae family, Grevillea buxifolia also contains some medicinal substances, such as flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Since Grevillea buxifolia is native to Australia, this plant is also used in traditional Australian medicine.