RE: Banksia - an iconic Australian Plant.
BANKSIA DRYANDROIDES
Classification
Kingdom : Plantae
Phylum : Angiosperms
Classis : Eudicots
Order : Proteales
Family : Proteaceae
Genus : Banksia
Species : Banksia dryandroides
Banksia dryandroides is a bush stature, stem diameter of less than 5 cm, stem height between 0.3 m to 1 m, and stem extension of 1 m to 2 m. The main function of the stem is to support the expansion of the photosynthesis field, to continue the transport of nutrients and water from the roots, and as a place to attach the leaves. Based on the growth and development of Banksia dryandroides stem buds included in the sympodial type, the stem growth is dominated by side buds while the tip buds reduce. Based on organoleptic the stem is included in the type of hard stem (lignosus) because it is dominflowers. wood content. Stem metamorphosis forms fine red hair covering the stem.
Banksia dryandroides leaves generally function for photosynthesis, have a part of the base of the leaf, petiole, and leaf blade. Sitting the leaves of this plant are spread leaf types, that is, if one stem book is overgrown with one leaf, and the position of the leaves in various sides. Included in the single leaf type with line series. Tapered leaf tips, jagged leaf edges, parallel leaf alignment. Such a form serves to reduce evaporation. The length of the leaves is 5 to 17 cm, the width of the leaves is 0.7 to 1.5 cm. Leaves are green on the upper surface and older green on the lower surface.
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Banksia dryandroides has a unique flower, the flowers are hidden between bushes, useful for protecting from birds or the breeze that will damage the flower. The morphology of the flower is like nail nails that are about 3 cm long. The flower is yellow or orange. Flowers are produced in summer, autumn and winter.
Banksia dryandroides seeds consist of seed coat, umbilical cord, and seed core. These seeds function as breeding to become new individuals.