Backhousia citriodora
Australian Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Ironwood
Other regional names: Lemon Scent Backhousia +4 more
- Lemon Scent Backhousia
- Lemon Scent Myrtle
- Lemon Scent Verbena
- Sweet Verbena Myrtle
- Sweet Verbena Tree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in Australasia, Backhousia citriodora (commonly known as Australian lemon myrtle or Lemon Ironwood) is a shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Queensland