Boronia fraseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 70: t. 4052 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569162
Common Names
- Common Boronia
- Fraseri Boronia
- Boronia Fraseri
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- Boronia anemonifolia Paxton [illegitimate]
Description
Boronia fraseri (also called Fraser's Boronia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rutaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Boronia fraseri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Boronia anemonifolia sub. variabilis (Hook.) NeishBoronia anemonifolia sub. aurifodina P.G.Neish
Boronia anemonifolia sub. wadbilligensis P.G.Neish
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boronia fraseri 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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Boronia fraseri 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 fraseri
Boronia fraseri can be found in Australia, primarily in New South Wales and Victoria.
Boronia fraseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boronia fraseri?
Boronia fraseri
What is the common name of Boronia fraseri?
Fraser's Boronia
What is the natural habitat of Boronia fraseri?
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-2679944: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.