Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
560384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 1: 227 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559716



Common Names

  • Marginata Banksia
  • Marginata Banksia
  • Marginata Hairpin Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Sirmuellera microstachya Kuntze [unknown]
  • Banksia australis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Banksia australis depressa (R.Br.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Banksia depressa R.Br. [unknown]
  • Banksia depressa subintegra Meisn. [unknown]
  • Banksia ferrea Vent. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Banksia gunnii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Banksia hypoleuca Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Banksia insularis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Banksia integerrima Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Banksia integrifolia Labill. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Banksia marcescens Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Banksia marginata humilis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Banksia marginata microstachya (Cav.) Sims [unknown]
  • Banksia microstachya Cav. [unknown]
  • Banksia microstachya marginata (Cav.) Domin [unknown]
  • Banksia patula R.Br. [unknown]
  • Banksia praemorsa hort. ex Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Banksia marginata microstachya (Cav.) Sims [unknown]
  • Banksia marginata diffusa Endl. [unknown]

Description

Banksia marginata (also called Silver Banksia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the south-west of Western Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats including sandplain, shrubland, and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia marginata has yellow flowers that are cylindrical in shape. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia marginata 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 marginata can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Banksia marginata

Banksia marginata 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 marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia marginata?

Banksia marginata

What is the common name of Banksia marginata?

Silver Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia marginata?

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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