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
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.
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 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,