Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
483900

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 162 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483232

Common Names

  • Persoonia Nutans
  • Nodding Geebung
  • Nodding Silky Pear

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Synonyms

  • Linkia nutans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Persoonia apiculata Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Persoonia nutans (also called Nodding 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 dry, open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Persoonia nutans is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persoonia nutans is yellow-greenish and has a bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia nutans is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Persoonia nutans

Persoonia nutans can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Persoonia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia nutans?

Persoonia nutans

What is the common name of Persoonia nutans?

Nodding Geebung

What is the natural habitat of Persoonia nutans?

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,