Banksia rufa subsp. pumila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banksia rufa subsp. pumila |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Banksia |
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B. r. subsp. pumila
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| Banksia rufa subsp. pumila (A.S.George) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele
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Banksia rufa subsp. pumila is a special kind of plant. It is a subspecies of the Banksia rufa plant. Think of a subspecies as a unique group within a species that has slightly different features or lives in a specific area.
What is Banksia rufa subsp. pumila?
This plant is a type of Banksia plant. Banksias are well-known Australian plants, famous for their unique, often bottle-brush-shaped flowers. This particular subspecies is quite rare. Its official conservation status is "Rare" (R), meaning it is not often found in nature.
Why Did Its Name Change?
This plant used to have a different name: Dryandra ferruginea subsp. pumila. This name was used until 2007. That year, two scientists, Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele, made a big change in how these plants were classified. They decided that all plants previously called Dryandra should actually be grouped under the Banksia name.
Because the name Banksia ferruginea was already being used for another plant, Mast and Thiele had to pick a new species name for this plant. That's why it became Banksia rufa subsp. pumila. This change helps scientists keep track of all the different plant types.
Where Does This Plant Grow?
Like many other plants in the Banksia group, Banksia rufa subsp. pumila is found only in one specific part of the world. It grows naturally in the South West Botanical Province of Western Australia. This area is known for its many unique plants that don't grow anywhere else.
