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
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.
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 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,