Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
hippocastanifolia
ID:
696649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 243 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695982



Common Names

  • Geissois hippocastanifolia
  • Horse Chestnut-leaved Geissois
  • Horse Chestnut-leaved Starflower


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Description

Geissois hippocastanifolia (also called Horse Chestnut Geissois, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geissois hippocastanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissois hippocastanifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, round seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissois hippocastanifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and promote flowering.

Where to Find Geissois hippocastanifolia

Geissois hippocastanifolia can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Geissois hippocastanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois hippocastanifolia?

Geissois hippocastanifolia

What is the common name of Geissois hippocastanifolia?

Horse Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Geissois hippocastanifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818662: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.