Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
560476

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 126 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559808



Common Names

  • Saw Banksia
  • Saw Banksia Bush
  • Saw Banksia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sirmuellera serrata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Banksia aemula Sieber ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Banksia conchifera Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Banksia media Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Banksia mitis Knight [unknown]
  • Banksia serrata hirsuta R.T.Baker [unknown]
  • Banksia serrata latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Banksia serratifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Banksia serrifolia Knight [unknown]
  • Banksia undulata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Isostylis serrata Britten [unknown]

Description

Banksia serrata (also called Saw 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 east coast of New South Wales and Victoria. It grows in a variety of habitats including open forest, woodland, and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia serrata 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 serrata 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 serrata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from firm, healthy stems and placed in a cutting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Banksia serrata

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

Banksia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia serrata?

Banksia serrata

What is the common name of Banksia serrata?

Old Man Banksia

What is the growth habit of Banksia serrata?

Tree or 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