Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staintoniana
ID:
622618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farille & S.B.Malla

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Candollea 40: 545 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621950

Common Names

  • Cortia Staintoniana
  • Stainton's Cortia
  • Native Fuchsia

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Description

Cortia staintoniana (also called Stainton's 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 staintoniana 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 staintoniana is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortia staintoniana 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 staintoniana

Cortia staintoniana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cortia staintoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cortia staintoniana?

Cortia staintoniana

What is the family of Cortia staintoniana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cortia staintoniana?

Stainton's Cortia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2738341: Based on the initial data import
Samar Bahadur Malla (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Malla' in the authors string.
Michel A. Farille (1945-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farille' in the authors string.