Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Banksia |
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B. d. subsp. dallanneyi
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| Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi |
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Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi is a special type of plant, a subspecies of the larger Banksia dallanneyi plant. It's known for its unique features and where it grows. This plant is part of the amazing Banksia family, which includes many different kinds of flowering plants.
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What is Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi?
This plant is a specific kind of Banksia. Think of it like different breeds of dogs within the same species. A subspecies means it's a distinct group within a species. It has small differences from other Banksia dallanneyi plants.
Why Did Its Name Change?
For a long time, this plant was called Dryandra lindleyana subsp. lindleyana. But in 2007, two scientists, Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele, made an important discovery. They found that all the plants in the Dryandra group were actually very similar to Banksia plants.
Who Are Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele?
Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele are botanists. Botanists are scientists who study plants. They carefully examine plants to understand how they are related. Their work helps us organize and name plants correctly.
Because of their research, the Dryandra group was officially moved into the Banksia family. This meant many plants needed new names. Since the name Banksia lindleyana was already being used for another plant, Mast and Thiele had to pick a brand new name for this one. That's how it became Banksia dallanneyi subsp. dallanneyi.
Where Does This Plant Live?
Like other plants in the Banksia ser. Dryandra group, this subspecies is endemic to a specific part of Australia. Endemic means it's only found in that one place and nowhere else in the world.
It lives in the South West Botanical Province of Western Australia. This area is known for its incredible variety of unique plants. It's a special place with many different types of plants that you won't find anywhere else.
