Sir Joseph Banks named the banksia
The scientific name for banksia is Banksia. Banksia is a genus of plants native to Australia, consisting of around 170 species known for their distinct flower spikes.
Banksia is named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) a former President of the Royal Society who travelled with Capt. Cook.
A banksia is a plant belonging to the genus Banksia - consisting of 170 species of Australian wildflower.
Banksia epimicta was created in 1996.
Banksia grossa was created in 1981.
Banksia falcata was created in 1810.
Banksia sessilis was created in 1809.
Banksia spinulosa was created in 1753.
Banksia archaeocarpa was created in 1983.
Banksia cuneata was created in 1981.
Banksia catoglypta was created in 1996.
Banksia chamaephyton was created in 1981.