 This latter population represents the easternmost limit of the western "Banksia" species; east of Toolinna Cove no "Banksia" species occurs for over 900 kilometres (550 mi).In both localities, "B. epica" occurs among heath on cliff-top dunes of deep, white siliceous sand over limestone.It co-occurs with "B. media" in both localities, and "B. praemorsa" is also present at Point Culver.