Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
507194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 67 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506526

Common Names

  • Falcata Banksia
  • Sickle Banksia
  • Sickle-leaved Banksia

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Synonyms

  • Dryandra dorrienii Domin [unknown]
  • Dryandra falcata R.Br. [unknown]
  • Hemiclidia baxteri R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Banksia falcata (also called 'Sickle-leaved Banksia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are long, narrow and sickle-shaped. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Banksia falcata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a windbreak or screen, and is a good choice for coastal gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Banksia falcata is a yellowish-orange flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedling is a long, thin, green stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banksia falcata is a shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cutting in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Banksia falcata

Banksia falcata is native to Australia, primarily in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.

Banksia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Banksia falcata?

Banksia falcata

What is the natural habitat of Banksia falcata?

It is found in Australia.

What are the common names of Banksia falcata?

It is commonly known as Australian banksia.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' 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.