Geijera balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz & Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Nova Caledonia, Bot. 1: 161 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695892
Common Names
- Balansa's geijera
- Balansa's willow
- Balansa's ironwood
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- Zanthoxylum balansae Baill. [unknown]
Description
Geijera balansae (also called Balansa's Geijera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry woods and meadows. It has small, alternate, oblong-shaped leaves, and white to pinkish flowers that are borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Geijera balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Geijera balansae are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geijera balansae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Geijera balansae
Geijera balansae is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Wyoming.
Geijera balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geijera balansae?
Geijera balansae
What is the family of Geijera balansae?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Geijera balansae?
Balansa's Wilga
Species in the Geijera genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818536: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.