Telopea speciosissima
New South Wales Waratah, Waratah
Also known as: Embothrium spathulatum Cav. +6 more
- Embothrium spathulatum Cav.
- Embothrium speciosissimum Salisb.
- Embothrium speciosissimum Sm.
- Embothrium speciossimum Sm.
- Embothrium speciosum (Sm.) Salisb.
- Hylogyne spathulata (Cav.) Kuntze
- Hylogyne speciosa (Salisb.) Knight
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Telopea speciosissima (commonly known as New South Wales waratah or Waratah) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales