Status:
valid
Authors:
Blakely
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Austral. Naturalist 10: 246 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429240
Common Names
- Zieria murphyi
- Murphyi Zieria
- Zieria Zieria
Synonyms
- Zieria pilosa canescens Benth. [unknown]
Description
Zieria murphyi (also called Murphy's Zieria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, up to 10 cm long, with leaflets up to 2 cm long. It is native to Australia, and it grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zieria murphyi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zieria murphyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria murphyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Zieria murphyi
Zieria murphyi is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Zieria murphyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria murphyi?
Zieria murphyi
What is the common name of Zieria murphyi?
Zieria murphyi
What type of plant is Zieria murphyi?
Shrub
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,