Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Weston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 90 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477640
Common Names
- Persoonia inconspicua
- Inconspicuous Persoonia
- Unnoticed Persoonia
Description
Persoonia inconspicua (also called Slender Geebung, among many other common names) is a small shrub with slender, oblong leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, yellow-green flowers that form in clusters. The fruit is a small, round drupe.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia inconspicua is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persoonia inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua
Persoonia inconspicua is native to Australia and is found in dry, wooded areas.
Persoonia inconspicua FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Persoonia inconspicua?
Persoonia inconspicua prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What type of soil does Persoonia inconspicua prefer?
Persoonia inconspicua prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
How much light does Persoonia inconspicua need?
Persoonia inconspicua prefers bright, indirect light.
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,