Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pertinax
ID:
478664

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Weston

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 103 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477996

Common Names

  • Pertinax Persoonia
  • Pertinax Persoonia
  • Pertinax Saw Banksia

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Description

Persoonia pertinax (also called 'Pertinax Geebung' and 'Pertinax 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 pertinax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. The leaves can be used in salads and other dishes. The plant can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Persoonia pertinax 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia pertinax 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 pertinax

Persoonia pertinax can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of eastern Australia.

Persoonia pertinax FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Persoonia pertinax?

Persoonia pertinax prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Persoonia pertinax?

Persoonia pertinax prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Persoonia pertinax?

Persoonia pertinax 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,

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