Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
430103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
ksu

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 34: t. 1395 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429435

Common Names

  • Arborescens Zieria
  • Zieria Arborescens
  • Zieria Arborescens

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Synonyms

  • Boronia arborescens F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Zieria smithii tomentosa Maiden & Betche [unknown]

Description

Zieria arborescens (also called Tree Zieria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Rutaceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers with four petals and is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Zieria arborescens has been used for its essential oil, which has a sweet, floral scent and is used for aromatherapy. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zieria arborescens sub. decurrens J.A.Armstr.
Zieria arborescens sub. glabrifolia J.A.Armstr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zieria arborescens has small white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules which contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a distinctive tree-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zieria arborescens is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Zieria arborescens

Zieria arborescens is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Zieria arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zieria arborescens?

Zieria arborescens

What is the common name of Zieria arborescens?

Arborescent Zieria

Where does Zieria arborescens grow?

Zieria arborescens is native to Australia and grows in coastal areas.

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,