Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
andina
ID:
622517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 17: 146. 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621849

Common Names

  • Corrigiola Andina
  • Andean Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia

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Synonyms

  • Corrigiola linearis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]

Description

Corrigiola andina (also called Andean Corrigiola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola andina is an attractive, low-growing shrub with a dense, compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or in rock gardens. The foliage is attractive and the small, yellow flowers are a bonus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corrigiola andina are yellow in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corrigiola andina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Corrigiola andina

Corrigiola andina is found in Peru.

Corrigiola andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola andina?

Corrigiola andina

What are the common names of Corrigiola andina?

Andean Corrigiola

What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola andina?

It is native to South America

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2738244: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.