Geissois denhamii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denhamii
ID:
696648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 109 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695981
Common Names
- Geissois denhamii
- Denham's Geissois
- Denham's Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissois denhamii (also called Denham's Geissois, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in shrubland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geissois denhamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geissois denhamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, round seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissois denhamii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and promote flowering.
Where to Find Geissois denhamii
Geissois denhamii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.
Geissois denhamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissois denhamii?
Geissois denhamii
What are the common names of Geissois denhamii?
Denham's Geissois
What is the range of Geissois denhamii?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Geissois genus
Geissois bradfordii, Geissois lanceolata, Geissois velutina, Geissois denhamii, Geissois hippocastanifolia, Geissois hirsuta, Geissois imthurnii, Geissois magnifica, Geissois montana, Geissois pentaphylla, Geissois polyphylla, Geissois pruinosa, Geissois racemosa, Geissois stipularis, Geissois superba, Geissois ternata, Geissois trifoliolata, Geissois belema,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818661: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.