Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
trifoliolata
ID:
696667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 244 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696000

Common Names

  • Geissois trifoliolata
  • Trifoliolate Geissois
  • Trifoliolate Starflower

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Description

Geissois trifoliolata (also called Trifoliolate 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 trifoliolata 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 trifoliolata is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with three leaflets and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissois trifoliolata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 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 trifoliolata

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

Geissois trifoliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois trifoliolata?

Geissois trifoliolata

What is the common name of Geissois trifoliolata?

Trifoliolate Geissois

What is the natural habitat of Geissois trifoliolata?

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-2818681: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.