Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudge
Source:
ksu
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 293 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429271
Common Names
- Zieria pilosa
- Pilosa Zieria
- Zieria Zieria
Synonyms
- Zieria pauciflora Sm. [unknown]
- Zieria hirsuta DC. [unknown]
- Zieria canescens R.Br. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Boronia hirsuta F.Muell. [unknown]
- Zieria pilosa parviflora Benth. [unknown]
- Zieria pilosa pauciflora (Sm.) Domin [unknown]
Description
Zieria pilosa (also called Hairy 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 pilosa is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zieria pilosa are white in colour and have a four-petalled corolla. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria pilosa is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and needs little maintenance.
Where to Find Zieria pilosa
Zieria pilosa is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Zieria pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria pilosa?
Zieria pilosa
What is the common name of Zieria pilosa?
Hairy Zieria
What is the natural habitat of Zieria pilosa?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathland of eastern Australia
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,