BANKSIA SECT COCCINEA (PROTEACEAE), A NEW SECTION

A new section of Banksia, sect. Coccinea (A.S.George) T.L.Maguire, M.S edgley & J.G.Conran, is described to include the single, but phylogene tically isolated species, Banksia coccinea R.Br. Sectional classificat ion is based on the distinct morphological features of B. coccinea and its pollen-pistil compatibility to other species of Banksia. Interspe cific pollination shows lower style compatibility with species of sect . Oncostylis, rather than sect. Banksia, where B, coccinea is currentl y placed. Due to the lack of lower style compatibility with sect. Bank sia and B. coccinea's distinctive morphology, it is proposed to erect a new monotypic section as sister to sect. Oncostylis.