Tree in the family Proteaceae, from Australia's east coast
Coast banksia
Subsp. integrifolia
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Clade:
Tracheophytes
Clade:
Angiosperms
Clade:
Eudicots
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Proteaceae
Genus:
Banksia
Subgenus:
Banksia subg. Banksia
Species:
B. integrifolia
Binomial name
Banksia integrifolia
L.f.[2]
Subspecies
B. integrifolia subsp. integrifolia
B. integrifolia subsp. compar
B. integrifolia subsp. monticola
B. integrifolia distribution
Synonyms[3]
Banksia integrifolia var. typica Domin
Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as the coast banksia,[4] is a species of tree that grows along the east coast of Australia. One of the most widely distributed Banksia species, it occurs between Victoria and Central Queensland in a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains. It is highly variable in form, but is most often encountered as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) in height. Its leaves have dark green upper surfaces and white undersides, a contrast that can be striking on windy days.
It is one of the four original Banksia species collected by Sir Joseph Banks in 1770, and one of four species published in 1782 as part of Carolus Linnaeus the Younger's original description of the genus. It has had a complicated taxonomic history, with numerous species and varieties ascribed to it, only to be rejected or promoted to separate species. Modern taxonomy recognises three subspecies: B. integrifolia subsp. integrifolia, B. integrifolia subsp. compar and B. integrifolia subsp. monticola.
A hardy and versatile garden plant, B. integrifolia is widely planted in Australian gardens. It is a popular choice for parks and streetscapes, and has been used for bush revegetation and stabilisation of dunes. Its hardiness has prompted research into its suitability for use as a rootstock in the cut flower trade, but has also caused concerns about its potential to become a weed outside its natural habitat.
^Forster, P.; Ford, A.; Griffith, S.; Benwell, A. (2020). "Banksia integrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T112526727A113306606. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T112526727A113306606.en. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
^"Banksia integrifolia". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
^"Banksia integrifolia L.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
^Harden, G.J. "PlantNET - FloraOnline". PlantNET (The NSW Plant Information Network System). Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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