Status:
valid
Authors:
Virot
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 4: 10 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429416
Common Names
- Chevalieri Zieria
- Zieria Chevalieri
- Zieria Chevalieri
Description
Zieria chevalieri (also called Chevalier's 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 chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zieria chevalieri is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria chevalieri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Zieria chevalieri
Zieria chevalieri can be found in Australia.
Zieria chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria chevalieri?
Zieria chevalieri
What is the common name of Zieria chevalieri?
Chevalier's Zieria
Where does Zieria chevalieri grow?
Zieria chevalieri 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,