Boronia foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duretto
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 285 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569159
Common Names
- Common Boronia
- Foetida Boronia
- Boronia Foetida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boronia foetida (also called Stinking Boronia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Boronia foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boronia foetida has pink flowers 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 foetida is a small shrub that grows to 1 m tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white or pink flowers in spring. It is best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Boronia foetida
Boronia foetida can be found in Australia, primarily in New South Wales and Victoria.
Boronia foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boronia foetida?
Boronia foetida
What is the common name of Boronia foetida?
Stinking Boronia
What is the natural habitat of Boronia foetida?
It is native to Australia
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-2679941: Based on the initial data import
Marco F. Duretto (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duretto' in the authors string.