Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
696664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillespie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 83: 9 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695997

Common Names

  • Geissois superba
  • Superb Geissois
  • Superb Starflower

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Description

Geissois superba (also called Superb 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 superba 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

Geissois superba 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 superba is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Geissois superba

Geissois superba can be found in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Geissois superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois superba?

Geissois superba

What is the common name of Geissois superba?

Superb Geissois

What is the natural habitat of Geissois superba?

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,

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