Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2) 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139143
Common Names
- Tietkensia Corrickiae
- Corrick's Tietkensia
- Corrick's Tietkens
Description
Tietkensia corrickiae (also called Corrick's Tietkensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tietkensia corrickiae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as a groundcover in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tietkensia corrickiae is a small yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tietkensia corrickiae is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormone can be used to help promote root growth.
Where to Find Tietkensia corrickiae
Tietkensia corrickiae is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Tietkensia corrickiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tietkensia corrickiae?
Tietkensia corrickiae
What type of plant is Tietkensia corrickiae?
Perennial herb
Where is Tietkensia corrickiae found?
South America
Species in the Tietkensia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,