Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia stenoprion

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Banksia species have woody follicles that open after fire to release seed. Plants resprout from lignotubers after fire. Fire stimulates germination and regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds typically germinate readily without treatment. Fresh seed germinates best. Some species benefit from smoke treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI