Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
560355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 210 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559687



Common Names

  • Smooth Banksia
  • Laevigata Banksia
  • Smooth Hairpin Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Sirmuellera laevigata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Banksia laevigata (also called Smooth Banksia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It produces edible nectar and is attractive to birds and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Banksia laevigata sub. fuscolutea A.S.George

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia laevigata 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 laevigata 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 laevigata can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Banksia laevigata

Banksia laevigata is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in coastal heathlands and woodlands, and is also commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Banksia laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia laevigata?

Banksia laevigata

What is the common name of Banksia laevigata?

Smooth Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia laevigata?

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,

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