Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Aulax

Species:

Aulax umbellata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

As a fynbos species, Aulax umbellata is adapted to periodic fire. Seeds are released from serotinous cones after fire, and smoke enhances germination.

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds benefit from smoke treatment typical of fynbos species; may require fire-related cues for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI