Boronia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Duretto
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 10: 279 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569211
Common Names
- Laxa Boronia
- Boronia Laxa
- Laxa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boronia laxa (also called Slender Boronia, among many other common names) is a shrub species of the Boronia genus that is native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found in heathlands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Boronia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It has a sweet, floral scent and is known for its bright, yellow-green flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boronia laxa is a four-petalled, white 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 laxa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (7 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Boronia laxa
Boronia laxa is found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Boronia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boronia laxa?
Boronia laxa
What is the common name of Boronia laxa?
Lax Boronia
What is the family of Boronia laxa?
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-2679995: Based on the initial data import
Marco F. Duretto (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duretto' in the authors string.