Geissois stipularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipularis
ID:
696663
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 123 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695996
Common Names
- Geissois stipularis
- Stipular Geissois
- Stipular Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geissois stipularis (also called Stipulate 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 stipularis 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
Geissois stipularis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black in colour. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geissois stipularis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Geissois stipularis
Geissois stipularis can be found in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Geissois stipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geissois stipularis?
Geissois stipularis
What is the common name of Geissois stipularis?
Stipulate Geissois
What is the natural habitat of Geissois stipularis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Geissois genus
Geissois bradfordii, Geissois lanceolata, Geissois velutina, Geissois denhamii, Geissois hippocastanifolia, Geissois hirsuta, Geissois imthurnii, Geissois magnifica, Geissois montana, Geissois pentaphylla, Geissois polyphylla, Geissois pruinosa, Geissois racemosa, Geissois stipularis, Geissois superba, Geissois ternata, Geissois trifoliolata, Geissois belema,
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-2818675: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.