Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Weston & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 35 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477802
Common Names
- Persoonia Subtilis
- Subtilis Persoonia
- Subtilis
Description
Persoonia subtilis (also called Slender Geebung, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Persoonia subtilis is a small shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Persoonia subtilis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Persoonia subtilis is a terrestrial shrub native to Australia. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the offsets.
Where to Find Persoonia subtilis
Persoonia subtilis can be found in tropical regions of Australia, including New South Wales and Queensland.
Persoonia subtilis FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Persoonia subtilis?
Persoonia subtilis prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of light does Persoonia subtilis need?
Persoonia subtilis prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Persoonia subtilis?
Water Persoonia subtilis when the top inch of soil is dry.
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,