Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 11 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429258
Common Names
- Zieria veronicea
- Veronicea Zieria
- Zieria Zieria
Synonyms
- Boronia veronicea F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Zieria veronicea (also called Veronica 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 veronicea 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zieria veronicea sub. insularis J.A.Armstr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zieria veronicea 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 veronicea 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 veronicea
Zieria veronicea is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Zieria veronicea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria veronicea?
Zieria veronicea
What is the common name of Zieria veronicea?
Veronica Zieria
What is the habitat of Zieria veronicea?
Rainforest
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,