Scientific Name: Boronia rivularis

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  • Pronunciation:
    bor-OWN-ee-ah riv-ewe-LAR-iss
  • Common Name:
    Wide Bay Boronia
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    RUTACEAE
  • Status:
    RARE
  • Flowers:
    Pink Mauve, 4 petals, Spring Summer
  • Vegetation Type:
    Coastal Heath. Moist sandy soils.
  • Species List:
    Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Regional Ecosystem 12.2.12.
Identification Notes

Compound leaves with strong aniseed scent when crushed.

Associated Fauna

Butterfly host plant: Satin blue. Native bees.

Landscaping Notes

Noosa Council Preferred Species list. Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery.||