Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
banksii
ID:
676529

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 15 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675861



Common Names

  • Banks' Eriostemon
  • Banks' False Foxglove
  • Banks' Wild Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Eriostemon australasius banksii (Endl.) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Eriostemon banksii (also called Banks' Eriostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriostemon banksii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriostemon banksii is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriostemon banksii can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and can tolerate dry periods once established. It is frost hardy.

Where to Find Eriostemon banksii

Eriostemon banksii is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.

Eriostemon banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriostemon banksii?

Eriostemon banksii

What type of plant is Eriostemon banksii?

Perennial herb

What is the common name of Eriostemon banksii?

Banks' eriostemon

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:772682-1: Based on the initial data import