Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
geebung Persoonia falcata | |
Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
Plant Family : | Proteaceae |
Plant Form : | shrub/tree |
Growth Habit : | Slender shrub or small tree 3-5m tall. |
Fruiting Season : | October to February |
Description : | Fruit can be eaten raw. Infusion from inner wood and bark shavings used as an eye-wash, infused leaves drunk to treat diarrhoea and chest congestion, infusion from leaves and bark drunk for colds and sore throats. |
Distribution : | Northern Australia in both coastal and in land areas, often in sandy soils. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (5) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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