Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penicillata
ID:
560422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.S.George) K.R.Thiele

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 719 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559754



Common Names

  • Banksia penicillata
  • Brush-like Banksia
  • Brush-like Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Banksia conferta penicillata A.S.George [unknown]
  • Banksia conferta penicillata (A.S.George) A.S.George [unknown]

Description

Banksia penicillata (also called Hairpin Banksia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland. It has yellow-orange flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia penicillata is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. Its flowers are also used to make honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia penicillata has a yellow flower with a long, curved pistil and a long, curved style. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings have two, oval, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia penicillata is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept warm and humid until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Banksia penicillata

Banksia penicillata 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 penicillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia penicillata?

Banksia penicillata

What is the natural habitat of Banksia penicillata?

Woodlands, heathlands and swamps

What is the flower color of Banksia penicillata?

Yellow or orange

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-2669201: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.