Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
696655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vieill. ex Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 71 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695988



Common Names

  • Geissois montana
  • Mountain Geissois
  • Mountain Starflower


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geissois montana var. pubescens Guillaumin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissois montana 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 montana 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 montana

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

Geissois montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geissois montana?

Geissois montana

What is the common name of Geissois montana?

Mountain Geissois

What is the natural habitat of Geissois montana?

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-2818668: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.