Cochlospermum gillivraei subsp. gillivraei

Cochlospermum gillivraei subsp. gillivraei

Native to:
Australia | New Guinea

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Bixaceae
Genus:
Cochlospermum
Species:
Cochlospermum gillivraei subsp. gillivraei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, native insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, typical of northern Australian savanna species adapted to frequent low-intensity burns. Shows enhanced flowering in post-fire seasons.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch