Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tropica
ID:
477936

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Weston & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 31 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477268

Common Names

  • Tropica Persoonia
  • Tropica Persoonia
  • Tropica Persoonia Plant

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Description

Persoonia tropica (also called Tropical Geebung, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows up to 2m tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped and are a glossy green color. It produces small, yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Persoonia tropica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persoonia tropica has small, yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia tropica is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Persoonia tropica

Persoonia tropica is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Persoonia tropica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia tropica?

Persoonia tropica

What are the common names of Persoonia tropica?

Tropica Geebung, Tropica Persoonia

Where is Persoonia tropica native to?

Venezuela

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.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979900-1: Based on the initial data import