Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Armstr.
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15: 324 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224099
Common Names
- Caducibracteata Zieria
- Falling Bract Zieria
- Falling Bracts Zieria
Description
Zieria caducibracteata (also called 'Caducibracteata', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Australia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white in color. It is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zieria caducibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zieria caducibracteata is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round drupe. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zieria caducibracteata is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Zieria caducibracteata
Zieria caducibracteata is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in New South Wales and Queensland.
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,