Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
1263720

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 207 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263058



Common Names

  • Hairpin Banksia
  • Hairpin Banksia
  • Hairpin Banksia


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Description

Banksia verticillata (also called Hairpin Banksia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a branching stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banksia verticillata is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia verticillata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Banksia verticillata

Banksia verticillata can be found in the tropical forests of 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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