Banksieaeformis langii D.R.Greenw., P.W.Haines et Steart

Plant Fossil Names Registry Number: PFN003202

Act LSID: urn:lsid:plantfossilnames.org:act:3202

Authors: D. R. Greenwood, P. W. Haines & D. C. Steart

Rank: species

Genus:

Reference: Greenwood, D. R., Haines, P. W. & Steart, D. C. (2001): New Species of Banksieaeformis and a Banksia ‘Cone’ (Proteaceae) from the Tertiary of Central Australia. – Australian Systematic Botany 14: 871–890.

Page of description: 878

Illustrations or figures: figs 5, 6

Types

Original diagnosis/description

Leaves bilaterally symmetrical, pinnately lobed; lobes acute and apically directed. Apical side of lobe usually concave, rarely straight; basal side convex, sinuses acute; leaf base and apex unknown. Leaf length greater than 8.5 cm, width 1.2–1.6 cm; lobes typically with 4 veins, rarely 5, with a pronounced vein leading to the apex of the lobe and ramifying prominently. Leaf rachis massive.

Etymology

the specific epithet recognises R. T. Lange, who played a significant role in the discovery and scientific exploration of the Stuart Creek site

Stratigraphy

Willalinchina Sandstone, Stuart Ck and ?Eyre Formation (Mt Sarah Sandstone).

Locality

Australia
Near Woomera and at Jacks Hill, all in South Australia.