Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Schult.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 272 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483249
Common Names
- Myrtle Geebung
- Myrtle Persoonia
- Myrtilloides Geebung
Synonyms
- Linkia myrtillodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Persoonia oleifolia A.Cunn. ex Endl. [unknown]
Description
Persoonia myrtilloides (also called Blueberry Geebung, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are 5–15 cm long. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia myrtilloides is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Persoonia myrtilloides sub. cunninghamii (R.Br.) L.A.S.Johnson & P.H.Weston
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persoonia myrtilloides has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Persoonia myrtilloides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of drought and frost.
Where to Find Persoonia myrtilloides
Persoonia myrtilloides is found in wet sclerophyll forests in Australia.
Persoonia myrtilloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Persoonia myrtilloides?
Persoonia myrtilloides
What is the common name of Persoonia myrtilloides?
Myrtle Geebung
What is the natural habitat of Persoonia myrtilloides?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,