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Broad-leaf Geebung

Persoonia levis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Proteales ›Family: Proteaceae ›Genus: Persoonia

About

Persoonia levis, commonly known as the broad-leaved geebung, is a shrub native to New South Wales and Victoria in eastern Australia. It reaches 5 m (16 ft) in height and has dark grey papery bark and bright green asymmetrical sickle-shaped leaves up to 14 cm (5.5 in) long and 8 cm (3.2 in) wide. The small yellow flowers appear in summer and autumn (December to April), followed by small green fleshy fruit, which are classified as drupes. Within the genus Persoonia, it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-leaf Geebung?
The scientific name of Broad-leaf Geebung is Persoonia levis.
What is the conservation status of Broad-leaf Geebung?
The Broad-leaf Geebung has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the order Proteales.
What family does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the family Proteaceae.
What genus does Broad-leaf Geebung belong to?
Broad-leaf Geebung belongs to the genus Persoonia.