Crowea exalata

Flower name
Crowea exalata
Scientific name
Crowea exalata
AliasSouthernCross White wind, クロウエア・エクサラタ, Small crowea
Place of originAustralia
Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJune, July, August, September, October, November

What is Crowea exalata

SouthernCross White Wind (Scientific name: Crowea exalata) is a semi-hardy evergreen dwarf shrub native to Australia, belonging to the family Rutaceae and the genus Crowea.
The name “SouthernCross” is a trade name, and the official name is Crowea exalata.
It is also known by the synonym Crowea exalata.

The plant grows to a height of 60–100 cm.
Its green, slender leaves are alternately arranged.
From June to November, it produces white, five-petaled flowers about 1 cm in diameter.
Since it belongs to the citrus family, its leaves emit a characteristic citrus scent when crushed.

It resembles Eriostemon australasius, a semi-hardy shrub of the same family but a different genus (Eriostemon).

In addition to Crowea exalata, the trade name "SouthernCross" is also used for Crowea saligna.
The leaf width of exalata is 0.2–0.3 cm, while that of saligna is broader at 0.7–0.8 cm.

Origin of the Name
The flower has a star-like shape, which led to its name “Southern Cross,” after the Southern Cross constellation.

Trade name: SouthernCross White Wind
Official name: Crowea exalata
Scientific name: Crowea exalata
Synonym: Small crowea
Classification: Plantae, Angiospermae, Dicotyledoneae, Sapindales, Rutaceae, Crowea genus
Origin: Australia
Height: 60–100 cm
Leaf texture: Glabrous
Leaf color: Green
Leaf shape: Oblong-narrow ovate
Leaf length: 1.5–5 cm
Leaf width: 0.2–0.3 cm
Leaf arrangement: Alternate
Blooming season: June to November
Flower color: White
Flower diameter: 1 cm
Petal count: 5