Zieria arborescens
Zieria arborescens Sims
Zieria arborescens, known as tree zieria or stinkwood, is a member of the Rutaceae family and is native to eastern Australia. It is a shrub or small tree with ridged, scaly or hairy branches, particularly when young. The plant has trifoliate leaves and clusters of white-petaled flowers that are typically shorter than the leaves.
Description
Zieria arborescens, described by Sims in 1811, is found in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria. It belongs to the genus Zieria in the Rutaceae family. This species is characterized by its bushy growth form, with young branches showing ridges and a scaly or hairy texture. The leaves are composed of three leaflets, and the flowers are grouped in clusters with four white petals, usually shorter than the leaves.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Boronia arborescens
