Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
925954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 219 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925289

Common Names

  • Corylus Colchica
  • Colchica Hazelnut
  • Colchica Filbert

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Description

Corylus colchica (also called the Caucasian hazelnut, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, wetlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas roseus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corylus colchica has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corylus colchica is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Asia and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Corylus colchica

Corylus colchica can be found in the Caucasus region and western Asia.

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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