Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia bipinnatifida subsp. multifida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous follicles release seeds after fire. Plant killed by fire but regenerates from seed; classified as an obligate seeder requiring fire for population renewal.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds may benefit from smoke treatment to improve germination rates. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

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