Banksia dentata

taxobox
name = Tropical Banksia

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image_caption = "Banksia dentata", young follicles.
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
ordo = Proteales
familia = Proteaceae
genus = "Banksia"
species = "B. dentata"
binomial = Banksia dentata
binomial_authority = L.f.|

The Tropical Banksia ("Banksia dentata") is a species of small tree in the plant genus "Banksia".

Distribution and habitat

It occurs throughout northern Australia, and also extends into New Guinea and the Aru Islands. It is the only "Banksia" species not endemic to Australia.

Description

The Tropical banksia is generally a small tree to 5 metres, with large green dentate leaves and yellow inflorescences. Though not closely studied, reports suggest it does not vary significantly over its range.

Taxonomy

There has been debate on which species it is most closely related to. The inflorescences are similar to "Banksia integrifolia", while the leaves are reminiscent of "Banksia robur". In any case it is clearly a member of the Salicinae series.

Cultivation

The plant has been seldom cultivated, though isolated reports suggest it is in fact frost hardy.

References

*The genus Banksia L.f. (Proteaceae)
*cite book|author=George, Alex|year=1999|chapter=Banksia|editor=Wilson, Annette (ed.)|title=Flora of Australia: Volume 17B: Proteaceae 3: Hakea to Dryandra|pages=175–251|publisher=CSIRO Publishing / Australian Biological Resources Study|id=ISBN 0-643-06454-0
*The Banksia Atlas

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