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Thursday 28 June 2018

FFF344 - FIREWHEEL TREE

Stenocarpus sinuatus, known as the Firewheel Tree is an Australian rainforest tree in the Proteaceae family. The range of natural distribution is in various rainforest types from the Nambucca River (30° S) in New South Wales to the Atherton Tableland (17° S) in tropical Queensland. However, Stenocarpus sinuatus is widely planted as an ornamental tree in other parts of Australia and in different parts of the world. Other common names include White Beefwood, Queensland Firewheel Tree, Tulip Flower and White Silky Oak.

A medium to large tree, up to 40 metres tall and 75 cm in trunk diameter. The bark is greyish brown, not smooth and irregular. The base of the cylindrical trunk is flanged. Leaves alternate and variable in shape, simple or pinnatifid, the leaf margins wavy, 12 to 20 cm long. Leaf venation is clearly seen above and below the leaf. Leaves are characteristic and easily identified as part of the Proteaceae family.

The ornamental flowers are bright red in umbels, in a circular formation, hence the name Firewheel Tree. Flowers form mostly between February to March. The fruit is a follicle, in a boat shape, 5 to 10 cm long. Inside are many thin seeds 12 mm long. Fruit matures from January to July. Regeneration from fresh seed occurs speedily. Cuttings also strike well.

The flower (as "Wheel Flower") is the subject of some of Australian artist, Margaret Preston's most popular flower prints (see image here, ca 1929).

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6 comments:

  1. riitta k28 June 2018 at 07:32

    So nice to learn about this plant. In Finland I have seen this in Exotic mix -bouquets at the florist's.

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  2. Klara S29 June 2018 at 00:34

    Beautiful colours.
    Thank you for hosting.

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  3. Anonymous29 June 2018 at 04:12

    So wonderful, dear Nick,
    thank you for show us this very interesting Plant.
    Have a nice weekend,
    greetings
    moni

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  4. Amy Johnson29 June 2018 at 05:26

    Tropical flowers are always so vibrant and unique!

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  5. photodoug29 June 2018 at 05:36

    Nick, what a fire ball. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Elke29 June 2018 at 09:10

    Wonderful is this plant, dear Nick,
    She glows so beautifully.

    Have a nice weekend,
    greetings
    Elke
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