Uses
Edible uses
Notes
The flowers are filled with a sweet nectar which can be sucked directly or washed out with water to make a refreshing beverage
[1][2].
Material uses
The bark contains 10% tannin.
This species has been used as a rootstock for propagating other members of the genus.
Wood - soft, easily worked, pinkish with a prominent grain. It is highly decorative but the plants tend to be gnarled and irregular thus limiting its use. Used for veneers, furniture etc.
There are no material uses listed for Banksia marginata.
There are no medicinal uses listed for Banksia marginata.
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - surface sow in an ericaceous compost as soon as the seed is ripe or as soon as it is obtained and do not exclude light. Seal the pot in a plastic bag until germination takes place, which can take 1 - 3 months or more at 20°c
[3]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in sand in a frame
[4].
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Cultivation
Requires a well-drained lime-free soil and a sunny position
[5][4]. Thrives in acid sandy loams
[6][4]. Prefers a pH between 6.3 and 6.5
[4]. Plants are tolerant of damp soils and sea winds
[7]. If this species is to be successfully cultivated, the soil should be low in nutrients, especially in nitrates and phosphates
[4].
This species is not very cold-hardy, possibly tolerating temperatures down to around -5°c[7]. Plants require greenhouse protection in most parts of Britain[5] but high-altitude forms could succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country[4].
This species hybridizes in the wild with B. integrifolia and B. conferta penicillata[4].
A good bee plant
[8][6].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Banksia marginata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Banksia marginata.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Banksia marginata
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? 1.01.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
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? 2.02.1 Low. T. Wild Food Plants of Australia. Angus and Robertson. ISBN 0-207-14383-8 (1989-00-00)
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? Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. (1988-00-00)
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? 4.04.14.24.34.44.54.64.7 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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? 6.06.1 Holliday. I. and Hill. R. A Field Guide to Australian Trees. Frederick Muller Ltd. ISBN 0-85179-627-3 (1974-00-00)
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? 7.07.1 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. ISBN 0-330-37376-5 (1998-00-00)
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? Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria. ()
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