Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
560295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 119 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559627



Common Names

  • Banksia elegans
  • Elegant Banksia
  • Elegant Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Sirmuellera elegans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Banksia elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

Banksia elegans is found in south-west Western Australia.

Banksia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia elegans?

Banksia elegans

What is the common name of Banksia elegans?

Elegans Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia elegans?

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,

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