Scientific Name: Boronia citriodora subsp. citriodora Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: central lemon boronia

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rutaceae

Form Description: Small, low-growing and much branched shrub with aromatic strongly lemon-scented leaves.

Flowers: Four-petalled star-like flowers are more pink in bud than when open.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
Central HighlandsHobart
Plant Communities
GrasslandHeathRiparian
Habitat Notes

Abundant in sub-alpine moors and on mountains in central and south-eastern areas.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Shady, Waterlogged, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Loam, Poorly-drained, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Needs well drained soil and full sun. Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Collect seed in bag placed over ripening fruit and tie firmly around stem. Remove when seed has been shed into bag or spread sheeting on ground and hold in place with stones. Seed will fall naturally when mature.

Seed Treatment Method

Smoke Smoke treatment improves germination in some species. Smokey products, e.g. smokey vermiculite, can be purchased and applied to the sown seed, or sown seeds can be treated directly with smoke from a source such as a drum with a fire and hose.

Seed Treatment Notes

Difficult to grow from seed. Can be sown directly into individual pots, not requiring pricking out. Cover with thin layer of dry twigs, leaves, straw or shredded paper; set alight and keep burning for about 5 mins; allow soil to cool, water well and place where plants receive only morning sun and protection from wind.

Cutting & Division Information

Easily grown from cuttings taken in summer, however these are subject to root rot. Plants must be kept moist.