Banksia dentata
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| Banksia dentata L.f. |
The Tropical Banksia (Banksia dentata) is a species of small tree in the plant genus Banksia.
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[edit] Distribution and habitat
It occurs throughout northern Australia, and also extends into New Guinea and the Aru Islands. It is the only Banksia species not endemic to Australia.
[edit] Description
The Tropical banksia is generally a small tree to 5 metres, with large green dentate leaves and yellow inflorescences. Though not closely studied, reports suggest it does not vary significantly over its range.
[edit] Taxonomy
There has been debate on which species it is most closely related to. The inflorescences are similar to Banksia integrifolia, while the leaves are reminiscent of Banksia robur. In any case it is clearly a member of the Salicinae series.
[edit] Cultivation
The plant has been seldom cultivated, though isolated reports suggest it is in fact frost hardy.
[edit] References
- George, Alex (1981). "The Genus Banksia L.f. (Proteaceae)". Nuytsia 3 (3): 239–473.
- George, Alex (1999). “Banksia”, Wilson, Annette (ed.): Flora of Australia: Volume 17B: Proteaceae 3: Hakea to Dryandra. CSIRO Publishing / Australian Biological Resources Study, 175–251. ISBN 0-643-06454-0.
- Taylor, Anne and Hooper, Stephen D. (1988). The Banksia Atlas (Australian Flora and Fauna Series Number 8). Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra. ISBN 0-644-07124-9.
[edit] External links
- Banksia dentata at Flora of Australia Online, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australia.
- Banksia dentata at Florabase, Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia.
