Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
banksiaefolius
ID:
131719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 50 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131048



Common Names

  • Banksiaefolius Libanothamnus
  • Banksia-Leaf Libanothamnus
  • Banksia-Leaved Libanothamnus


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia banksiaefolia Sch.Bip. & Ettingsh. ex Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Libanothamnus banksiaefolius (also called Banksia-leaved Libanothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus banksiaefolius is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libanothamnus banksiaefolius is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, small, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus banksiaefolius is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Libanothamnus banksiaefolius

Libanothamnus banksiaefolius is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Libanothamnus banksiaefolius FAQ

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Banksia-leaved Libanothamnus

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Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91927: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.