Zieria smithii Sandfly bush (Rutaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Zieria smithii
Sandfly bush
Evergreen shrub
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The Zieria smithii plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sandfly bush. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. arborescens. Z. lanceolata.

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Latin Name:  Zieria smithii
Common Name:  Sandfly bush
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  Andrews.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy forests or cleared areas near the coast[152], also in humid forest valleys to elevated mountain ravines[154].

General Uses: 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].

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