Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.T.Chang & R.H.Shan) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 116: 89 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621943
Common Names
- Cortia Lhasana
- Lhasa Cortia
- Native Fuchsia
Synonyms
- Pachypleurum lhasanum H.T.Chang & R.H.Shan [unknown]
Description
Cortia lhasana (also called Lhasa Cortia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cortia lhasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cortia lhasana is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cortia lhasana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but seeds can also be used. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and keep them in a warm, shaded area until they are established.
Where to Find Cortia lhasana
Cortia lhasana is native to the Mediterranean region.
Cortia lhasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortia lhasana?
Cortia lhasana
What is the family of Cortia lhasana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cortia lhasana?
Lhasa Cortia
Species in the Cortia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,