Banksia prolata subsp. prolata facts for kids

Banksia prolata subsp. prolata is a special type of plant. It is a subspecies of the larger Banksia prolata plant. Think of it like a specific breed within a type of dog.

This plant is found only in a certain part of Western Australia. It grows in the South West Botanical Province. This area is known for its unique plants and animals.

What's in a Name?

This plant has had a few different names! For a long time, it was called Dryandra longifolia subsp. longifolia.

But in 2007, two scientists, Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele, made a big change. They decided that all plants in the group called Dryandra should actually be part of the Banksia group.

This meant the plant needed a new name. The name Banksia longifolia was already being used for another plant. So, Mast and Thiele chose a new name for this subspecies: Banksia prolata subsp. prolata.