Banksia tenuis var. reptans
Banksia tenuis var. reptans
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Proteaceae
- Genus:
- Banksia
- Species:
- Banksia tenuis var. reptans
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, native bees, nectar-feeding mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Requires fire for germination
- Fire Notes:
- Like most Banksia species, has serotinous cones that release seeds after fire. Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire events common in kwongan heathlands.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Banksia seeds typically germinate readily without special treatment. Fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures.
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