Banksia obovata

Wedge-leaved dryandra
Banksia obovata in the ANBG
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Banksia
Subgenus: Banksia subg. Banksia
Series: Banksia ser. Dryandra
Species:
B. obovata
Binomial name
Banksia obovata
Synonyms[1]
  • Dryandra cuneata R.Br.
  • Dryandra cuneata var. brevifolia Sweet nom. inval., nom. nud.
  • Dryandra cuneata var. longifolia Sweet nom. inval., nom. nud.
  • Josephia cuneata (R.Br.) Poir.
Habit in Kings Park

Banksia obovata, commonly known as wedge-leaved dryandra,[2] is a species of shrub that is endemic to Western Australia. It has hairy stems, serrated, wedge-shaped to egg-shaped leaves with the lower end towards the base, cream-coloured or pale yellow flowers in heads of up to 100, and egg-shaped follicles. It is found in near-coastal areas in the south of the state.

  1. ^ a b "Banksia obovata". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Banksia obovata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.