Members of the Proteaceae family are mostly Look at each specimen for different adaptations trees or woody shrubs. Lignotubers are often and unusual structural features such as prickly found in shrubs and bark is sometimes thick and leaves, cones and gnarled fruits. The shape of the Proteaceae corky. flower will determine the method of fertilisation and this can be carried out by bees, Flowers are frequently in racemes or spikes but birds, butterflies, moths and other insects, and also Collection sometimes condensed into heads. The style is by microbats and other small invertebrates. often long and conspicuous ending in an enlarged stigma [pollen presenter]. Initially planted during the 1960s by Dave Gordon, this section of the Garden soon became overgrown by those hakeas which readily shed their seeds and by these more vigorous species, hence greatly reducing the variety of species displayed. This stigma restoration celebrates the beauty and form of the family. Sincere thanks are offered to the Australian Garden History Society for support through the part funding of this restoration. This support ensures a further valuable addition to our collection as the honorary directors work tirelessly to increase the understanding of the importance of Australian species in all landscapes. With the exception of a few rainforest species, members of this family usually occur on infertile Gallery sandy soils and lateritic gravels. Soils are Accommodation The family Proteaceae has fascinated usually acidic and well drained. scientists, artists and the general public for over 200 years. Its beauty of leaf, flower and Dryland hakea, banksia, grevillea, dryandra and Proteaceae form as well as its lignotubers, fire strategies isopogon species showcase the rich diversity of Collection and unique methods of pollination make this the Proteaceae family. family unique. Myall Park Botanic Garden is owned and led by the Board of Honorary Directors. Observe the birds and invertebrates as you Would you like to help? Telephone 07 4665 6705 Email [email protected] wander through this collection. www.myallparkbotanicgarden.org.au 2014 Myall Park Botanic Garden 750 metres loop Banksias Grevilleas Hakeas There are more than 70 Banksia species. Mostly confined to Australia except for a few in The name Hakea originated in 1797 when Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks Papua New Guinea and islands to Australia’s north. Heinrich Schrader in describing the plant we (1743-1820), who during Captain Cook’s 1770 The Proteaceae family has more than 340 species know as Hakea teretifolia, named the genus in of grevilleas. The genus is named for Charles voyage along the east coast of Australia, was honour of Baron Christian Ludwig von Hake, a Francis Greville (1749-1809), a founder of the Royal German patron of botany. the first European to collect specimens of these Horticultural Society and friend of botanist Sir plants. Joseph Banks. More than 150 species of Hakea are found only Western Australia contains the greatest The genus Grevillea is probably the most popular in Australia. They occur in a wide range of diversity of banksias, with 60 species recorded. and widely cultivated of all Australia’s plant genera. habitats, from forests and heaths, some They are also an important part of the flora of Prostrate forms, small to medium shrubs, through to swampy, to the arid lands of central Australia. Australia's eastern coast. Few banksias are large trees, ensure that there is a grevillea species The greatest species diversity occurs in found in the arid regions of Australia or in the available for most gardens. Western Australia which has areas prone to rainforests of the eastern coast. fires. Many have evolved with characteristic Some species may hybridise readily. Many early lignotubers which enable regrowth and thus hybrids resulted by chance and most of the named avoid species loss. A number of Banksia cultivars has also been cultivars and hybrids available in nurseries developed. originated in this way. However, now the horticulture industry and grevillea specialists are able to choose Leaf shape has adapted to the harsh climate of Species you will observe along the walk the parent plants to achieve a desired result. Flower arid areas, with almost cylindrical leaves include: colour and form, plant height and shape, and reducing moisture loss. Often harsh spines Banksia ashbyi suitability for climatic conditions can now be deter browsing animals. The resulting habitat Banksia blechnifolia manipulated and spectacular results have been provides a haven for small birds and mammals. achieved. Banksia burdettii Banksia caleyi Species you will observe along the walk Species you will observe along Banksia dryandroides include: the walk include: Banksia ericifolia Graphed Grevilleas on Hakea bucculenta Banksia menziesii Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' Grevillea robusta include: Hakea corymbosa Banksia oblongifolia Grevillea bipinnatifida Grevillea aurea Hakea drupacea Banksia prionotes Grevillea triloba G. beadleana Hakea francisiana Grevillea arenaria G. decora Hakea grammatophylla Grevillea banksia decumbent, Hakea ivoryi Isopogons G. flexuosa red and white G. formosa Hakea laurina Grevillea candelabroides G. georgeana Hakea leucoptera subsp. leucoptera Often referred to as ‘drumsticks’ because of Grevillea crithmifolia Hakea leucoptera subsp. sericipes their terminal, globulars fruits. Other common G. heliosperma Grevillea endlicheriana G. intricata Hakea lorea subsp. lorea names are ‘cone flowers’ or ‘cone bushes’. The Grevillea iaspicula Hakea mitchellii Greek isos, equal, and pogon, a bread, G. johnsonii Grevillea hockingsii G. leptopoda Hakea multilineata referring to the hairs which surround the nut on Grevillea leucopteris Hakea orthorrhyncha all sides and are more or less of equal length. G. paradoxa Grevillea petrophiloides G. robusta (variegated) Hakea petiolaris Grevillea pinaster + compact G. stenomera H. preissii Species you will observe along the walk Grevillea sp.. (Granite Belt) Hakea purpurea include: G. tenuiloba G. wickhamii subsp. aprica Hakea pycnoneura Isopogon dawsonii H. recurva Isopogon formosus Hakea verrucosa Isopogon mnoraifolius .