Xanthorrhoeaceae Wildflowershttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/xanthorrhoeaceae/rss/xanthorrhoeaceaeA wildflower is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Use this database to help you find and identify Australia's abundant Wildflowers.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/bog/images/logo.pngBOG Logohttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/xanthorrhoeaceae/rss/xanthorrhoeaceaeGrass Treehttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/727+grass-treehttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/727+grass-tree<a href="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/727+grass-tree"><img src="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/GalleryTag_W727__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> The form of the plant resembles a tree, with very long and bunched, grass-like, leaves that emerge from a central base. The trunk may grow over 3 metres tall, the often blackened appearance is evidence of its ability to withstand fire. The remains of the flammable leaves and the annual regrowth produce banding, allowing the age of the plant to be determined, and giving a record of previous fires in its habitat. The inflorescence appears on an upright spike, 1.5m to 2.5m long, between June and December. The sessile flowers, creamy or white, appear more profusely when stimulated by bushfire. It is found throughout coastal plains, near watercourses, and inland forest regions, in a range extending from Geraldton to Albany and in the Avon Wheatbelt. It occurs on a wide variety of soil types and is sometimes associated with laterite and granite.<br /> Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae &nbsp; Genus: Xanthorrhoea &nbsp; Species: thorntonii &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />ExplorOz Team - MichelleSun, 17 Jul 2022 09:27:00 GMTGrass Treehttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/765+grass-treehttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/765+grass-tree<a href="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/765+grass-tree"><img src="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/GalleryTag_W765__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Perennial tree-like monocot, to 5 m high, trunk to 5 m, scape length 0.6-0.8 m, spike length 1.0-1.5 m. Fl. white-cream, Aug to Dec. Yellow to red sand. <br /> Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae &nbsp; Genus: Xanthorrhoea &nbsp; Species: thorntonii &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: Cream<br />John BaasMon, 08 Dec 2014 10:22:00 GMTTates Grass Tree - SA Endemichttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/705+tates-grass-tree-sa-endemichttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/705+tates-grass-tree-sa-endemic<a href="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/705+tates-grass-tree-sa-endemic"><img src="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/GalleryTag_W705__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Woody stemmed perennial with a crown of flat, narrow leaves. The trunk is usually over 1m tall, and flowering is stimulated by fire. This species is endemic to South Australia and is restricted to Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsulas.<br /> Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae &nbsp; Genus: Xanthorrhoea &nbsp; Species: semiplana subsp. tateana &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />Stephen L (Clare) SASat, 06 Dec 2014 00:21:00 GMTYaccahttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/643+yaccahttps://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/643+yacca<a href="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/wildflowers/643+yacca"><img src="https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/GalleryTag_W643__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata is endemic to South Australia and occurs from St Vincent Gulf to the northern Mt Lofty Ranges. It is found on ridge tops, rocky outcrops and steep slopes of the Mt Lofty and Flinders Ranges. There is no variation recorded for this species. Plants flower in autumn – winter and set seed in spring – summer. Fruits turn brown on maturity and are dehiscent. Seeds are knocked out (gently) from each spike, and as they spill out of the open values are captured onto stretched out material or some other purpose-built container. No pre-treatment appears necessary for successfully germination of Xanthorrhoea seed. Seed is sown from early spring, for planting out the following winter and incorporated into direct seed programs.<br /> Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae &nbsp; Genus: Xanthorrhoea &nbsp; Species: quadrangulata &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />Stephen L (Clare) SAWed, 19 Nov 2014 06:36:00 GMT