Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
507970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin ex H.C.Hopkins

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 320 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507302

Common Names

  • Geissois velutina
  • Velutinous Geissois
  • Velutinous Water-spurge

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Description

Geissois velutina (also called Velvet Geissois, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in moist, temperate forests. It has a spreading canopy of small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geissois velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissois velutina is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissois velutina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Geissois velutina

Geissois velutina is native to Australia.

Geissois velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois velutina?

Geissois velutina

What is the common name of Geissois velutina?

Velvety Geissois

What is the family of Geissois velutina?

Proteaceae

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-2604505: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.