Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
483842

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 220 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483174



Common Names

  • Acicularis Plant
  • Acicularis Daisy
  • Acicularis Flower


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Synonyms

  • Linkia acicularis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Persoonia acicularis (also called Needle-Leaved Geebung, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Persoonia acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persoonia acicularis is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia acicularis is a small, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Persoonia acicularis

Persoonia acicularis is native to Australia.

Persoonia acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia acicularis?

Persoonia acicularis

What is the common name of Persoonia acicularis?

Needle-leaved Geebung

What type of plant is Persoonia acicularis?

It is a type of shrub

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,