Banksia sect. Banksia facts for kids
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Banksia sect. Banksia is a special group of plants within the larger Banksia family. It is one of four main groups in the Banksia subgenus Banksia. These plants have unique flower parts called styles that are usually straight or slightly curved, but never hooked.
All species in this group have flower spikes that look like cylinders. Their flowers usually open from the bottom of the spike upwards. You can find these plants in many parts of Australia, especially in the southwest and along the eastern coast.
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Different Groups of Banksia sect. Banksia
Banksia sect. Banksia is divided into nine smaller groups, called series. Each series has its own special features.
Salicinae Series
The Salicinae series is one of the oldest groups of Banksia plants. It includes 11 different species. These plants can look very different from each other, even within the same species.
Grandes Series
The Grandes series has two species. Their leaves are easy to spot because they have large, pointed parts that look like triangles.
Banksia Series
The Banksia series contains eight species. These plants have leaves that can be either smooth or have small teeth along their edges.
Crocinae Series
The Crocinae series includes four species. They are known for their beautiful orange flowers that feel soft and woolly.
Prostratae Series
The Prostratae series has six species. Unlike most Banksia plants that grow tall, these species are prostrate shrubs. This means they grow flat along the ground instead of standing upright.
Cyrtostylis Series
The Cyrtostylis series contains 13 species. Their flowers are quite special because they are unusually thin and delicate.
Tetragonae Series
The Tetragonae series includes three species. A unique feature of these plants is that their flower spikes hang downwards, rather than standing upright.
Bauerinae Series
The Bauerinae series is very small, with only one species: Banksia baueri.
Quercinae Series
The Quercinae series has two species. These plants are different from others in this section because of some special parts in their flowers. Also, their flowers open from the top of the spike downwards, which is the opposite of most other Banksia plants in this group.
