Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
560467

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 297 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559799



Common Names

  • Rock Banksia
  • Rock Banksia Bush
  • Rock Banksia Tree


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Description

Banksia saxicola (also called Rock 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 rocky outcrops, heathland, and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia saxicola 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 saxicola 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 saxicola 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 saxicola

Banksia saxicola can be found in the tropical forests of Australia.

Banksia saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia saxicola?

Banksia saxicola

What is the common name of Banksia saxicola?

Rock Banksia

What is the growth habit of Banksia saxicola?

Shrub

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-2669242: Based on the initial data import
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.