Geissois pentaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaphylla
ID:
696658
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 86 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695991
Common Names
- Geissois pentaphylla
- Five-leaved Geissois
- Five-leaved Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissois pentaphylla (also called Five-leaved 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 pentaphylla 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 pentaphylla 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 pentaphylla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Geissois pentaphylla
Geissois pentaphylla can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.
Geissois pentaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissois pentaphylla?
Geissois pentaphylla
What is the common name of Geissois pentaphylla?
Five-leaved Geissois
What is the natural habitat of Geissois pentaphylla?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818670: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.