Boronia decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duretto
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 323 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569130
Common Names
- Common Boronia
- Decumbens Boronia
- Boronia Decumbens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boronia decumbens (also called Trailing Boronia, among many other common names) is a shrub growing up to 2 m high. It is native to Australia, found in Victoria and New South Wales, and grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Boronia decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Boronia decumbens are white or pink, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boronia decumbens is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Boronia decumbens
Boronia decumbens can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Boronia decumbens FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Boronia decumbens?
Boronia decumbens prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the size of Boronia decumbens?
Boronia decumbens typically grows to a height of 1-2m and a width of 1-2m.
What is the flowering period of Boronia decumbens?
Boronia decumbens typically flowers from late winter to early spring.
Species in the Boronia genus
Boronia barrettiorum, Boronia boliviensis, Boronia acanthoclada, Boronia adamsiana, Boronia affinis, Boronia alata, Boronia albiflora, Boronia algida, Boronia alulata, Boronia amabilis, Boronia amplectens, Boronia anceps, Boronia anemonifolia, Boronia anethifolia, Boronia angustisepala, Boronia anomala, Boronia baeckeacea, Boronia barkeriana, Boronia beeronensis, Boronia bella, Boronia bipinnata, Boronia bowmanii, Boronia busselliana, Boronia capitata, Boronia chartacea, Boronia citrata, Boronia citriodora, Boronia clavata, Boronia coerulescens, Boronia coriacea, Boronia corynophylla, Boronia crassifolia, Boronia crassipes, Boronia crenulata, Boronia cymbiformis, Boronia cymosa, Boronia deanei, Boronia decumbens, Boronia defoliata, Boronia denticulata, Boronia dichotoma, Boronia duiganiae, Boronia edwardsii, Boronia elisabethiae, Boronia eriantha, Boronia ericifolia, Boronia excelsa, Boronia exilis, Boronia fabianoides, Boronia falcifolia,
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-2679913: Based on the initial data import
Marco F. Duretto (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duretto' in the authors string.