The following is a list of Banksia species accepted by the Australian Plant Census as at March 2020, [1] with the addition of the fossil species B. archaeocarpa, B. kingii, B. longicarpa, B. microphylla, B. novae-zelandiae, B. paleocrypta and B. strahanensis.

The vast majority of Banksia are found in sandy or gravelly soils, though some populations of B. marginata (silver banksia) and B. spinulosa do occur on soil that is heavier and more clay-like. B. seminuda is exceptional for its preference for rich loams along watercourses.

Apr 30, 2024 · There are also many types of banksias that you can easily grow in your own garden. This means you can enjoy their gorgeous brush flowers and attract some pretty birds to your garden. Here is a selection of the most popular …

Banksias range from low-growing shrubs to trees up to 25 m tall. Some species, for example Banksia ericifolia and Banksia menziesii , are known for their spectacular flower heads. The flower heads produce large volumes of nectar and attract many birds and …

Banksia (in the traditional sense, not including Dryandra), is a genus of around 80 species in the plant family Proteaceae. An iconic Australian wildflower and popular garden plant, they are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones".

Some of the most widely grown native plants are the Banksia species. Attractive long lasting flowers, easy care and a number of varieties from low growing to large shrubs or small trees, …

Banksia is a genus of over 200 species in the Protea family (Proteaceae). All species occur in Australia with one (B.dentata) extending to islands to Australia’s north. Banksias can be found in most environments; the tropics, sub-alpine areas, the coast and desert areas.

Aug 14, 2017 · Propellers and porcupines, hairpins and tennis balls — the common names for some of Australia’s 78 species of banksia speak volumes about their distinctiveness and diversity.

There are 76 species of Banksia and almost all of these are endemic to Australia, with over three-quarters occurring only in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Banksias are trees or shrubs, some with prostrate and/or underground stems. The leaves are alternate or whorled and may be entire, dentate, serrate or with deep triangular lobes.

This is an alphabetically ordered list of Banksia species, as of 2007. This list includes all species recognised as current by the Australian Plant Name Index, and also contains all species transferred to Banksia from Dryandra by Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele in 2007.