Boronia humifusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 126 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569183
Common Names
- Common Boronia
- Humifusa Boronia
- Boronia Humifusa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boronia humifusa (also called Spreading Boronia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 0.5 meters high. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodland and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Boronia humifusa is a popular garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boronia humifusa is a four-petalled, pink in colour, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boronia humifusa 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 humifusa
Boronia humifusa is found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Boronia humifusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boronia humifusa?
Boronia humifusa
What is the common name of Boronia humifusa?
Humifuse Boronia
What is the family of Boronia humifusa?
Rutaceae
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-2679965: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.