Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia porrecta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Possesses lignotuber that allows resprouting after fire. Smoke and heat stimulate seed germination, typical of southwestern Australian Banksia species adapted to fire-prone heathlands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly enhances germination rates. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI