Kingdom Plantae Family Proteaceae Subgenus Banksia subg. Banksia Scientific name Banksia oreophila | Order Proteales Genus Banksia Section Banksia sect. Banksia Rank Species | |
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Similar Banksia pilostylis, Banksia quercifolia, Banksia elderiana, Banksia lanata, Banksia solandri | ||
The Western Mountain Banksia or Mountain Banksia (Banksia oreophila) is a species of shrub in the plant genus Banksia. It occurs on the slopes and hilltops of the Stirling and Barren Ranges in southwest Western Australia.
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Taxonomy
It was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller in 1869 as Banksia quercifolia var. integrifolia. In 1981, Alex George promoted it to species rank. However, as there was already a plant named Banksia integrifolia (Coast Banksia), he had to choose a new name.
Cultivation
Seeds do not require any treatment, and take 23 to 27 days to germinate.
References
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