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''Banksia integrifolia'', commonly known as coast banksia, is a species of tree that grows along the east coast of Australia. One of the most widely distributed ''Banksia'' species, it occurs between Victoria and Central Queensland in a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains. It is highly variable in form, but is most often encountered as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) in height. Its leaves have dark green upper surfaces and white undersides, a contrast that can be striking on windy days. It is one of the four original ''Banksia'' species collected by Sir Joseph Banks in 1770, and one of four species published in 1782 as part of Carolus Linnaeus the Younger's original description of the genus. It has had a complicated taxonomic history, with numerous species and varieties ascribed to it, only to be rejected or promoted to separate species. The taxonomy is now largely settled, with three subspecies recognised: ''B. integrifolia'' subsp. ''integrifolia'', ''B. integrifolia'' subsp. ''compar'' and ''B. integrifolia'' subsp. ''monticola''. A hardy and versatile garden plant, ''B. integrifolia'' is widely planted in Australian gardens. It is a popular choice for parks and streetscapes, and has been used for bush revegetation and stabilisation of dunes. Its hardiness has prompted research into its suitability for use as a rootstock in the cut flower trade, but has also caused concerns about its potential to become a weed outside its natural habitat. == Names == Now widely known as coast banksia or coastal banksia, ''B. integrifolia'' was previously known by a range of common names. The ''Checklist of Australian Trees'' lists four other common names: honeysuckle, white banksia, white bottlebrush and white honeysuckle;〔 and some older sources refer to it as honeysuckle oak. It was known to Indigenous Australians before its discovery and naming by Europeans; for example, the Gunai people of Gippsland called it birrna. Because of its wide range it would have a name in a number of other indigenous languages, but these are now lost. In 2001, a search of historical archives for recorded indigenous names of Victorian flora and fauna failed to find a single name for the species. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Banksia integrifolia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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