Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acomis

Species:

Acomis kakadu

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Likely resprouts following fire as part of northern Australian savanna fire regime. Adapted to seasonal burning patterns typical of tropical woodlands.