Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 43: 46 (1931 publ. 1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429427
Common Names
- Collina Zieria
- Zieria Collina
- Zieria Collina
Description
Zieria collina (also called Hill 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 collina is used as an ornamental plant, as it has 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 collina 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 smooth edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria collina 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 collina
Zieria collina can be found in Australia.
Zieria collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria collina?
Zieria collina
What is the common name of Zieria collina?
Collina Zieria
Where does Zieria collina grow?
Zieria collina 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,