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
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.
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 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,