Banksia spinulosa var. collina
(R. Br.) A. S. George
Hairpin Banksia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBanksia spinulosa var. collina is a shrub that grows along the east coast of Australia, in Queensland and New South Wales. Commonly known as Hill Banksia or Golden Candlesticks, it is a taxonomic variety of B. spinulosa (Hairpin Banksia). It is a popular garden plant widely sold in nurseries.
Description
A tree in the Proteaceae family growing up to 25 m tall, found from coastal to mountain areas. One of about 75 Banksia species, mostly native to Australia.
Edible Uses
The nectar is sucked directly from the flowers.
Traditional Uses
The nectar is sucked.
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Distribution
Wittunga Botanical Gardens. It grows from the coast to montains.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 75 Banksia species. They are mostly in Australia.
Synonyms
References (6)
- Cronin, L., 1989, The Concise Australian Flora. Reed. p 62
- Haslam, S., 2004, Noosa's Native Plants. Noosa Integrated Catchment Assn. Inc. p 224
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 38
- Leiper, G & Houser, J., Mutooroo. Plant Use by Australian Aboriginal People. Assembly press, Queensland.
- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 150
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- Steenbeeke, Greg as part of the Plants Directory project. List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants p 11
