Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Anaxeton

Species:

Anaxeton angustifolium

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub typical of fire-prone fynbos. Regenerates vigorously from rootstock after fire, though germination can be enhanced by smoke.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke-derived compounds can significantly improve germination rates, mimicking natural post-fire conditions in fynbos ecosystems.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI