Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seneciifolia
ID:
507257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 70 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506589



Common Names

  • Banksia seneciifolia
  • Seneciifolia Banksia
  • Willow-leaved Banksia


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Synonyms

  • Dryandra cryptocephala Meisn. [unknown]
  • Dryandra seneciifolia R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Banksia seneciifolia (also called 'Senecio-leaved Banksia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in heathland, woodland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia seneciifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Banksia seneciifolia has yellow flowers with long styles and reddish-brown seed pods. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia seneciifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m (26 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered with the same mix. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Banksia seneciifolia

Banksia seneciifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Banksia seneciifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia seneciifolia?

Banksia seneciifolia

What is the family of Banksia seneciifolia?

Proteaceae

What is the natural habitat of Banksia seneciifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Austin Mast (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Mast' in the authors string.