Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dryandroides
ID:
560290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baxter ex Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australas. : t. 56 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559622



Common Names

  • Banksia dryandroides
  • Dryandra-like Banksia
  • Dryandra-like Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Sirmuellera dryandrodes (Baxter ex Sweet) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Banksia dryandroides (also called Dryandra-Like Banksia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of around 2 m and has long, narrow leaves that grow to a length of around 15 cm. The flowers are yellow, with a red centre, and grow in cylindrical spikes. It grows in sandy, coastal areas, often near the beach.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia dryandroides is used as a cut flower, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia dryandroides has yellow flowers with red styles and a curved perianth. The seed is a small, hard, woody, oval-shaped follicle. The seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia dryandroides is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into a potting mix.

Where to Find Banksia dryandroides

Banksia dryandroides is found in south-west Western Australia.

Banksia dryandroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia dryandroides?

Banksia dryandroides

What is the common name of Banksia dryandroides?

Dryandroides Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia dryandroides?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Banksia genus

Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata, Banksia alliacea, Banksia anatona, Banksia arborea, Banksia arctotidis, Banksia armata, Banksia aurantia, Banksia bella, Banksia bipinnatifida, Banksia biterax, Banksia borealis, Banksia brunnea, Banksia calophylla, Banksia carlinoides, Banksia catoglypta, Banksia cirsioides, Banksia columnaris, Banksia comosa, Banksia concinna, Banksia corvijuga, Banksia croajingolensis, Banksia cynaroides, Banksia cypholoba, Banksia dallanneyi, Banksia densa, Banksia drummondii, Banksia echinata, Banksia epimicta, Banksia erythrocephala, Banksia falcata, Banksia fasciculata, Banksia fililoba, Banksia foliolata, Banksia foliosissima, Banksia formosa, Banksia fraseri, Banksia fuscobractea, Banksia glaucifolia, Banksia heliantha, Banksia hewardiana, Banksia hirta, Banksia horrida, Banksia idiogenes, Banksia insulanemorecincta, Banksia ionthocarpa, Banksia kippistiana, Banksia lepidorhiza, Banksia meganotia, Banksia mimica,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2669069: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
William Baxter (1787-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baxter' in the authors string.