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Geijera parviflora

a perennial woody member of the Geijera genus in the family Rutaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Geijera
Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Height
12 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Anodyne, odontalgic[2].

Material uses

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Wood - hard, close-grained, fragrant[3].

Environment

Range
Australia - in all mainland states.
Habitat
Dry inland areas[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Plants are hardy to about -7°c in Australian gardens, where they tolerate poor drainage[4]. Requires greenhouse protection in Britain[1].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.

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  3. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  4. Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0

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