Status:
valid
Authors:
J.D.Briggs & J.A.Armstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15: 320 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429431
Common Names
- Buxijugum Zieria
- Zieria Buxijugum
- Zieria Buxijugum
Description
Zieria buxijugum (also called Buxijugum Zieria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Rutaceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers with four petals and is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Zieria buxijugum has been used for its essential oil, which has a sweet, floral scent and is used for aromatherapy. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zieria buxijugum has small white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules which contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a distinctive box-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria buxijugum is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zieria buxijugum
Zieria buxijugum is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Zieria buxijugum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria buxijugum?
Zieria buxijugum
What is the common name of Zieria buxijugum?
Buxijugum Zieria
Where does Zieria buxijugum grow?
Zieria buxijugum is native to Australia and grows in coastal areas.
Species in the Zieria 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,