Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 99 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569165
Common Names
- Common Boronia
- Gracilipes Boronia
- Boronia Gracilipes
Description
Boronia gracilipes (also called Slender-footed 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 gracilipes 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 gracilipes has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boronia gracilipes is a small shrub that grows to 1.5 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 gracilipes
Boronia gracilipes can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Boronia gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boronia gracilipes?
Boronia gracilipes
What is the common name of Boronia gracilipes?
Graceful-pediceled Boronia
What is the natural habitat of Boronia gracilipes?
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,