Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
507969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) H.C.Hopkins

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 316 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507301

Common Names

  • Geissois lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Geissois
  • Lanceolate Water-spurge

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Synonyms

  • Geissois pruinosa lanceolata Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Geissois lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Geissois, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in moist, temperate forests. It has a spreading canopy of small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geissois lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissois lanceolata is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissois lanceolata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Geissois lanceolata

Geissois lanceolata is native to Australia.

Geissois lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois lanceolata?

Geissois lanceolata

What is the common name of Geissois lanceolata?

Lanceolate Geissois

What is the family of Geissois lanceolata?

Proteaceae

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-2604503: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.