Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 118 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477207
Common Names
- Persoonia Laurina
- Laurina Persoonia
- Laurina
Synonyms
- Linkia ferruginea Kuntze [unknown]
- Persoonia maidenii Gand. [unknown]
- Persoonia monticola Gand. [unknown]
- Persoonia ferruginea Sm. [unknown]
Description
Persoonia laurina (also called 'Laurina Persoonia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to New Guinea and is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia laurina is an ornamental plant that is often used to decorate homes and offices. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce the levels of formaldehyde, benzene, and other volatile organic compounds in the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persoonia laurina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Persoonia laurina is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. It should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Persoonia laurina
Persoonia laurina is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Persoonia laurina FAQ
What are the common names of Persoonia laurina?
Laurel-Leaf Persoonia
What are the care requirements for Persoonia laurina?
Persoonia laurina requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
What type of soil is best for Persoonia laurina?
Persoonia laurina prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.
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,