Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
483987

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 164 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483319



Common Names

  • Persoonia Longifolia
  • Long-Leaf Geebung
  • Long-Leaf Silky Pear


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Synonyms

  • Linkia longifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Linkia articulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Persoonia drummondii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Persoonia articulata R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Persoonia longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Geebung, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub that is native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows up to 2m in height. Its leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped. It is found in a variety of habitats, including heathland, woodland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Persoonia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persoonia longifolia has yellow flowers with four petals that appear in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persoonia longifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m high and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Persoonia longifolia

Persoonia longifolia is found in wet sclerophyll forests in Australia.

Persoonia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persoonia longifolia?

Persoonia longifolia

What is the common name of Persoonia longifolia?

Long-leaf Geebung

What is the natural habitat of Persoonia longifolia?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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,