Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrina
ID:
570740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thode

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 30 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570072



Common Names

  • Citrina Bowkeria
  • Bowkeria Citrina
  • Bowkeria Citrina Plant


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Description

Bowkeria citrina (also called Lemon Bowkeria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bowkeria citrina has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bowkeria citrina is a white to yellow colour, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bowkeria citrina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bowkeria citrina

Bowkeria citrina is native to Australia.

Bowkeria citrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowkeria citrina?

Bowkeria citrina

What are the common names of Bowkeria citrina?

Lemon-scented Bowkeria

What is the natural habitat of Bowkeria citrina?

Dry woods, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

(Hans) Justus Thode (1859-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thode' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799842-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].