Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
696660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 70 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695993

Common Names

  • Geissois pruinosa
  • Pruinose Geissois
  • Pruinose Starflower

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Synonyms

  • Vesselowskya serratifolia Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Geissois pruinosa (also called Frosted 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 pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geissois pruinosa var. macrantha Brongn. & Gris
Geissois pruinosa var. intermedia (Vieill. ex Pamp.) H.C.Hopkins & Pillon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geissois pruinosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black in colour. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissois pruinosa 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 pruinosa

Geissois pruinosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Geissois pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois pruinosa?

Geissois pruinosa

What is the common name of Geissois pruinosa?

Pruinose Geissois

What is the natural habitat of Geissois pruinosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2818672: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.