Martin Pellizzer

Ionidium Banksianum

Banks' ionidium, scientifically known as Ionidium banksianum, is a rare and enigmatic plant species found in the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia. This peculiar plant is characterized by its unique leaf structure and strikingly unusual flower morphology. Despite its beauty, very little is known about its ecological role or reproductive habits. It thrives in humid, shaded environments where it competes with other flora for limited resources. Due to habitat destruction and limited research, the conservation status of this plant remains uncertain.