Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
507163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.S.George) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 66 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506495

Common Names

  • Borealis Banksia
  • Borealis Bottlebrush
  • Borealis Honeypot

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Synonyms

  • Dryandra borealis A.S.George [unknown]

Description

Banksia borealis (also called Northern Banksia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are alternate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia borealis is used as a garden plant, as a cut flower, and as a source of nectar for honey production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Banksia borealis sub. elatior (A.S.George) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banksia borealis is a large, yellow, cylindrical flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia borealis can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Banksia borealis

Banksia borealis can be found in the temperate regions of Australia.

Banksia borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia borealis?

Banksia borealis

What are the common names of Banksia borealis?

Northern Banksia

What is the natural habitat of Banksia borealis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in 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,

References

Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' 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.