Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
430114

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 306 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429446

Common Names

  • Involucrata Zieria
  • Zieria Involucrata
  • Zieria Involucrata

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Synonyms

  • Zieria cytisoides involucrata (Benth.) C.Moore & Betche [unknown]

Description

Zieria involucrata (also called Involucrate 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 involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zieria involucrata 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 involucre.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zieria involucrata is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to dry sclerophyll forests. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Zieria involucrata

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

Zieria involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zieria involucrata?

Zieria involucrata

What is the common name of Zieria involucrata?

Involucrata Zieria

Where does Zieria involucrata grow?

Zieria involucrata 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,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:776129-1: Based on the initial data import