Zieria citriodora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Armstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15: 330 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429428
Common Names
- Citriodora Zieria
- Zieria Citriodora
- Zieria Citriodora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zieria citriodora (also called Lemon-Scented 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 citriodora is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zieria citriodora 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 citrus scent.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zieria citriodora 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 citriodora
Zieria citriodora can be found in Australia.
Zieria citriodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria citriodora?
Zieria citriodora
What is the common name of Zieria citriodora?
Citriodora Zieria
Where does Zieria citriodora grow?
Zieria citriodora 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,
References
James Andrew Armstrong (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Armstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006711-1: Based on the initial data import