Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
483898

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 73: 160 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483230

Common Names

  • Persoonia Silvatica
  • Forest Geebung
  • Forest Silky Pear

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Description

Persoonia silvatica (also called Forest 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 silvatica is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persoonia silvatica 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 silvatica 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 silvatica

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

Persoonia silvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia silvatica?

Persoonia silvatica

What is the common name of Persoonia silvatica?

Silvertop

What is the natural habitat of Persoonia silvatica?

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,