Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperula
ID:
483963

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & P.H.Weston

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 279 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483295

Common Names

  • Rough Geebung
  • Rough Persoonia
  • Asperula Geebung

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Description

Persoonia asperula (also called Rough Geebung, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Persoonia asperula is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persoonia asperula is yellow-greenish and has a bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia asperula can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Persoonia asperula

Persoonia asperula is found in Australia.

Persoonia asperula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia asperula?

Persoonia asperula

What is the common name of Persoonia asperula?

Rough-fruited Geebung

What is the natural habitat of Persoonia asperula?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests

Species in the Persoonia genus

Persoonia laurina, Persoonia laxa, Persoonia tenuifolia, Persoonia terminalis, Persoonia volcanica, Persoonia tropica, Persoonia virgata, Persoonia cordifolia, Persoonia coriacea, Persoonia microphylla, Persoonia inconspicua, Persoonia iogyna, Persoonia conjuncta, Persoonia juniperina, Persoonia marginata, Persoonia kararae, Persoonia katerae, Persoonia isophylla, Persoonia cornifolia, Persoonia curvifolia, Persoonia cuspidifera, Persoonia cymbifolia, Persoonia daphnoides, Persoonia micranthera, Persoonia dillwynioides, Persoonia media, Persoonia falcata, Persoonia stricta, Persoonia subtilis, Persoonia subvelutina, Persoonia sulcata, Persoonia rigida, Persoonia procumbens, Persoonia prostrata, Persoonia pungens, Persoonia quinquenervis, Persoonia rudis, Persoonia rufa, Persoonia rufiflora, Persoonia saccata, Persoonia salicina, Persoonia recedens, Persoonia pentasticha, Persoonia oleoides, Persoonia oxycoccoides, Persoonia papillosa, Persoonia pertinax, Persoonia pinifolia, Persoonia pauciflora, Persoonia acerosa,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958665-1: Based on the initial data import