Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia rufa subsp. chelomacarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, rust

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Possesses serotinous cones that release seeds following fire. Lignotuber present allows resprouting from rootstock after fire. Fire return interval of 10-30 years typical for habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds typically germinate readily without treatment. Smoke water treatment may enhance germination rates, mimicking natural post-fire conditions.

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