this species' closest relative. This arrangement stood until 2007, when the genus Dryandra was transferred into Banksia by Austin Mast and Kevin Thiele, resulting in the publication of the current name for this species, Banksia stuposa (Lindl.) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele. As an interim measure, Mast and Thiele placed all the Dryandra species in B. ser. Dryandra. Distribution and habitat Banksia stuposa occurs between York and Broomehill, in the Avon Wheatbelt and Jarrah Forest biogeographic regions of the Southwest Botanic Province. It grows on lateritic soils amongst mallee-kwongan or eucalypt woodland. Use in horticulture Despite having large and attractive yellow flowers, many of which are terminal, this species is not often cultivated. It requires a well-drained heavy soil, and prefers full sun, although it will tolerate part shade. It is hardy to drought and frost-resistant to , and responds well to pruning. In cultivation it rarely reaches high, and is short-lived. Propagation is by seed; seed takes around six weeks to germinate, with a germination success rate of about 70%. References stuposa Eudicots of Western Australia Endemic flora of Western Australia Plants described in 1840 Taxa named by John Lindley