Scientific Name: Persoonia moscalii Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: creeping geebung
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Proteaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Prostrate shrub with branches turning upwards at tips.
Height (m): 0.05 – 0.1
Flowers: Yellow, single in leaf axes.
Fruit: Drupe – spherical to ovoid, 10 mm long, 8 mm wide.
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Habitat Notes
Confined to a few mountains in the far south-west of the state.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed extraction by fermentation in water for 1-2 weeks or treat with a weak solution of sulphuric acid. Wash and dry seed for storage.
Seed Treatment Method
Leaching Some species require extended time in nature weathering prior to germination as chemical inhibitors are broken down in the seed coat. Replicate this process by flushing away the inhibitor with frequent washing e.g. place the seeds in a stocking in a toilet cistern and drape it over the top for easy handling.
Seed Treatment Notes
Germination appears to be prevented by a combination of thick woody fruit, chemical inhibitors and embryo immaturity. Leach in running water for 21 days or scarify the fruit, sow in autumn, leave unwatered in summer months, allow to bake in sun. Alternative recommendations include using 2-3 year old seed collected from under plants, splitting seed with knife, treatment with gibberallic acid or duplicating bushfire conditions.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagation has been successful from cuttings of very young growth, which can be very slow to form roots.