Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Weston
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 128 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262974
Common Names
- Persoonia hexagona
- Hexagona Persoonia
- Hexagonal Geebung
Description
Persoonia hexagona (also called Hexagonal Geebung, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a branching stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia hexagona is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Persoonia hexagona is a yellow-green in colour and has a tubular form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Persoonia hexagona is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Persoonia hexagona
Persoonia hexagona is native to Australia. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.
Persoonia hexagona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persoonia hexagona?
Persoonia hexagona
What is the common name of Persoonia hexagona?
Hexagonal Geebung
What is the natural habitat of Persoonia hexagona?
It is found in open woodlands and shrublands in New South Wales, 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,