Kingdom Plantae Family Proteaceae Subgenus Banksia subg. Banksia Scientific name Banksia laevigata | Order Proteales Genus Banksia Section Banksia sect. Banksia Rank Species | |
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Similar Banksia pilostylis, Banksia lullfitzii, Banksia benthamiana, Banksia audax, Banksia oreophila | ||
Banksia laevigata is a species of shrub in the plant genus Banksia. It occurs in Western Australia's semi-arid shrubland from Southern Cross south to the Fitzgerald River National Park. It is composed of two closely related subspecies, B. laevigata subsp. laevigata (Tennis Ball Banksia) and B. laevigata subsp. fuscolutea (Golden Ball Banksia). Seeds do not require any treatment, and take 39 to 92 days to germinate.
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