Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Armstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15: 412 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745029
Common Names
- Zieria Odorifera
- Fragrant Zieria
- Scented Zieria
Description
Zieria odorifera (also called Fragrant Zieria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and prefers sunny, dry environments.
Uses & Benefits
Zieria odorifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zieria odorifera sub. copelandii Duretto & P.I.Forst.
Zieria odorifera sub. warrabahensis Duretto & P.I.Forst.
Zieria odorifera sub. williamsii Duretto & P.I.Forst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zieria odorifera is white in colour and has a four-petalled corolla. The seed is small, oval, and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria odorifera is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Zieria odorifera
Zieria odorifera is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Zieria odorifera FAQ
What is the common name of Zieria odorifera?
Fragrant zieria
What is the optimal temperature for Zieria odorifera?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal soil pH for Zieria odorifera?
6.1 - 7.8
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,