Zieria littoralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Armstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15: 389 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429444
Common Names
- Littoralis Zieria
- Zieria Littoralis
- Zieria Littoralis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zieria littoralis (also called Coastal 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 littoralis 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 littoralis 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 coastal habitat.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zieria littoralis is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1.5 m. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted in the garden.
Where to Find Zieria littoralis
Zieria littoralis is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Zieria littoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zieria littoralis?
Zieria littoralis
What is the common name of Zieria littoralis?
Littoralis Zieria
Where does Zieria littoralis grow?
Zieria littoralis 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
James Andrew Armstrong (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Armstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006721-1: Based on the initial data import