Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Weston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 110 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477615
Common Names
- Persoonia cordifolia
- Heart-Leaved Persoonia
- Cordate Persoonia
Description
Persoonia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Geebung, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in moist soils and is found in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia cordifolia is an ornamental houseplant that is valued for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persoonia cordifolia has small, yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Persoonia cordifolia is a low-growing, spreading shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Persoonia cordifolia
Persoonia cordifolia can be found in the wet forests of New South Wales, Australia.
Persoonia cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persoonia cordifolia?
Persoonia cordifolia
What is the common name of Persoonia cordifolia?
Heart-leaved Geebung
What is the natural habitat of Persoonia cordifolia?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Australia
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,