Backhousia citriodora

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:attracts pollinators
gptkbp:bark_color smooth
gptkbp:climate_adaptation heat tolerant
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Lemon_Myrtle
gptkbp:companion_plants citrus trees
gptkbp:cooking_method flavoring desserts
gptkbp:cultivation requires well-drained soil
hand-picked
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in Indigenous Australian cuisine
gptkbp:drought_tolerance moderate
gptkbp:environment aromatherapy
tea, seasoning
gptkbp:family gptkb:Myrtaceae
gptkbp:flavor lemony
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:flower_structure small clusters
gptkbp:flowering_season spring to summer
attractive to bees
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:capsule
brown
gptkbp:fuel_type citral
gptkbp:genus Backhousia
gptkbp:growing_conditions tropical to subtropical climates
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:harvest_time late summer to early autumn
gptkbp:hatching_time gptkb:spring
1-2 meters apart
gptkbp:height up to 10 meters
3 to 10 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Backhousia citriodora
gptkbp:invasive_potential low
gptkbp:landscape ornamental plant
gptkbp:leaf_aroma citrus scent
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
smooth
gptkbp:leaf_oil_composition high in citral
gptkbp:leaf_shape lanceolate
5-10 cm long
dark green, glossy leaves
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Queensland,_Australia
gptkbp:p_hpreference acidic to neutral soil
gptkbp:pests generally resistant
gptkbp:propagation_method gptkb:seed
gptkbp:pruning light pruning
gptkbp:region USDA zone 9-11
gptkbp:reproduction low to moderate
gptkbp:root_system fibrous
gptkbp:seed_dispersal by birds
gptkbp:soil_type sandy loam
gptkbp:species evergreen shrub
gptkbp:used_for culinary purposes
aromatic oil production
gptkbp:water_requirement regular watering
gptkbp:wood_uses crafts and furniture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lemon_Myrtle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6