Persoonia pentasticha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentasticha
ID:
478655
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Weston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 119 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477987
Common Names
- Pentasticha Persoonia
- Five-leaved Persoonia
- Five-leaved Saw Banksia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Persoonia pentasticha (also called 'Five-Stemmed Geebung' and 'Five-Stemmed Persoonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow, pointed, green leaves and produces clusters of yellow-green, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in full sun and prefers well-draining soil.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia pentasticha is a popular ornamental plant and is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties and is often used to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Persoonia pentasticha are yellow, tubular, and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Persoonia pentasticha is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering stems in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Persoonia pentasticha
Persoonia pentasticha can be found in the temperate forests of Australia.
Persoonia pentasticha FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Persoonia pentasticha?
Persoonia pentasticha prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light level for Persoonia pentasticha?
Persoonia pentasticha prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity level for Persoonia pentasticha?
Persoonia pentasticha prefers moderate to high humidity levels.
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,
References
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979914-1: Based on the initial data import