Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
560337

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 441 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559669



Common Names

  • Grey Banksia
  • Incana Banksia
  • Grey Hairpin Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Banksia sphaerocarpa glabrescens Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Banksia incana (also called Hoary Banksia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Proteaceae family and can grow up to 4 m in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and is a common component of the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia incana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Banksia incana var. brachyphylla A.S.George

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia incana 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 incana is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Banksia incana can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Banksia incana

Banksia incana is found in south-west Western Australia.

Banksia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia incana?

Banksia incana

What is the common name of Banksia incana?

Hoary Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia incana?

Coastal areas of south-western Australia

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-2669112: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.