Corokia collenettei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collenettei
ID:
622268
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Riley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 53 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621600
Common Names
- Corokia collenettei
- Collenette's Corokia
- Collenette's Wire-netting
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- Lautea collenettei (L.Riley) F.Br. [unknown]
- Lautea stokesiana F.Br. [unknown]
Description
Corokia collenettei (also called 'Korokio', 'Wire-netting Bush', 'Korokio Korokio' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with a yellowish-green underside and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Corokia collenettei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Corokia collenettei flower is small and star-shaped with five white petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corokia collenettei is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Corokia collenettei
Corokia collenettei is native to New Zealand.
Corokia collenettei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corokia collenettei?
Corokia collenettei
What is the common name of Corokia collenettei?
Collenette's Corokia
What is the natural habitat of Corokia collenettei?
Tropical forests
Species in the Corokia genus
Species in the Argophyllaceae family
Argophyllum acinetochromum, Argophyllum brevipetalum, Argophyllum brevistylum, Argophyllum cryptophlebum, Argophyllum ellipticum, Argophyllum grunowii, Argophyllum latifolium, Argophyllum laxum, Argophyllum lejourdanii, Argophyllum montanum, Argophyllum nitidum, Argophyllum nullumense, Argophyllum schlechterianum, Argophyllum verae, Argophyllum vernicosum, Corokia buddleioides, Corokia carpodetoides, Corokia collenettei, Corokia cotoneaster, Corokia macrocarpa, Corokia virgata, Corokia whiteana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2737877: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Athelstan Molesworth Riley (1889-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Riley' in the authors string.