Banksia tenuis
Banksia tenuis A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele
Banksia tenuis is a shrub native to the southwest of Western Australia. It was described in 2007 by A.R. Mast and K.R. Thiele and belongs to the Proteaceae family. The species is characterized by pinnatifid leaves with either serrated or smooth edges, and its flowers are golden brown and cream-coloured, arranged in heads of approximately fifty-five. The fruit consists of glabrous, egg-shaped follicles.
Description
Banksia tenuis is a member of the genus Banksia within the Proteaceae family. It is found exclusively in the southwest region of Western Australia. The plant features pinnatifid leaves, which may have serrated or smooth edges. Its flowers are grouped in heads containing about fifty-five individual blooms, displaying a combination of golden brown and cream colours. The plant produces glabrous, egg-shaped follicles as its fruit. The species was formally published in 2007 by A.R. Mast and K.R. Thiele.
Distribution
Global · Western Australia
Synonyms
Josephia tenuifoliaDryandra elegansDryandra tenuifoliaDryandra tenuifolia var. elegansDryandra uncata
