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Zieria smithii - Andrews.

Common Name Sandfly Bush
Family Rutaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Sandy forests or cleared areas near the coast[152], also in humid forest valleys to elevated mountain ravines[154].
Range Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria.
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Other Uses    (3 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Full sun
Zieria smithii Sandfly Bush


Zieria smithii Sandfly Bush

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Zieria smithii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). It is in leaf all year, in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Z. arborescens. Z. lanceolata.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Relieves headaches, though in concentration it can cause headaches[152].

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Other Uses

Dye  Essential  Wood

An essential oil obtained from the leaves has similar properties to rue, Ruta graveolens[154]. The yield is about 0.4%[154]. The essential oil from rue is used in perfumery and as a food flavouring[61]. Rue was also formerly used as a strewing herb[148]. A yellow dye is obtained from the bark[154]. Wood - tough, yellow[154].

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country, especially if plants are obtained from the colder provenances of its range. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a warm greenhouse in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings. We have no information but suggest trying cuttings of almost ripe wood, August in a frame.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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