Banksia sceptrum
| Sceptre Banksia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Banksia sceptrum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Banksia |
| Subgenus: | Banksia subg. Banksia |
| Section: | Banksia sect. Banksia |
| Series: | Banksia ser. Banksia |
| Species: | B. sceptrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Banksia sceptrum Meisn. | |
Banksia sceptrum, the Sceptre Banksia, occurs in Western Australia near the central west coast from Geraldton north through Kalbarri to Hamelin Pool. It extends inland almost to Mullewa.
In nature, it grows in deep yellow or pale red sand in tall shrubland, commonly on dunes, being found as a shrub to 6 metres (20 ft) high, though often smaller in exposed areas. It is killed by fire and regenerates by seed. Follicles open with fire. Banksia sceptrum is one of the most striking yellow-flowered banksias of all. Its tall bright yellow spikes are terminal and well displayed. Flowering is in summer, mainly December and January, though occasional flowers are rarely seen at other times.
Ecology
An assessment of the potential impact of climate change on this species found that its range is unlikely to contract and may actually grow, depending on how effectively it migrates into newly habitable areas.[1]
Cultivation
It is principally used in the cut flower industry, with the immature spikes being commonly sold in florists around Australia. It is occasionally grown in gardens, but requires a Mediterranean (dry summer climate) and good drainage as it is sensitive to dieback.
Seeds do not require any treatment, and take 26 to 47 days to germinate.[2]
References
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Matthew C.; Gove, Aaron D.; Sanders, Nathan J.; Dunn, Robert R. (2008). "Climate change, plant migration, and range collapse in a global biodiversity hotspot: the Banksia (Proteaceae) of Western Australia". Global Change Biology 14 (6): 1–16. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2486.2008.01559.x.
- ↑ Sweedman, Luke; Merritt, David (2006). Australian seeds: a guide to their collection, identification and biology. CSIRO Publishing. p. 203. ISBN 0-643-09298-6.
External links
 |
Wikispecies has information related to: Banksia sceptrum |
 |
Wikisource has original text related to this article: |
- "Banksia sceptrum Meisn.". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
- "Banksia sceptrum Meisn.". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- "Banksia sceptrum Meisn.". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.