Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 4: 498 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612647
Common Names
- Cneoridium dumosum
- Dumose Cneoridium
- Cneoridium
Description
Cneoridium dumosum (also called Bushy Cneoridium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cneoridium dumosum is used in ornamental gardening and as a ground cover plant. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cneoridium dumosum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cneoridium dumosum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cneoridium dumosum
Cneoridium dumosum is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Cneoridium dumosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cneoridium dumosum?
Cneoridium dumosum
What is the family of Cneoridium dumosum?
Rutaceae
What is the habitat of Cneoridium dumosum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Cneoridium genus
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,