Banksia marginata
Common Name:
Silver Banksia
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Riverina, Snowfields (BCDEHJKMNPRSTVWXZ) also SA, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Drier forests, woodlands and heaths
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Flower Description:
Yellow
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Habit:
Tree to 8 m tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is distinguished from B. spinulosa by the lack of teeth on leaves. The blunt tips on the leaves distinguish it from B. integrifolia (B. integrifolia leaves have a more pointed tip)
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria