Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 43: 19 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695984
Common Names
- Geissois imthurnii
- Imthurn's Geissois
- Imthurn's Starflower
Description
Geissois imthurnii (also called Imthurn'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 imthurnii 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 imthurnii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geissois imthurnii 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 imthurnii
Geissois imthurnii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.
Geissois imthurnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissois imthurnii?
Geissois imthurnii
What is the common name of Geissois imthurnii?
Imthurn's Geissois
What is the natural habitat of Geissois imthurnii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,