Status:
valid
Authors:
Peter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 40(2, Anhang): 31. 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621870
Common Names
- Corrigiola Paniculata
- Paniculate Corrigiola
- Native Fuchsia
Synonyms
- Corrigiola barotsensis Wild [unknown]
Description
Corrigiola paniculata (also called Panicled Corrigiola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa and the Middle East. It has small, white flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Israel.
Uses & Benefits
Corrigiola paniculata 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 paniculata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corrigiola paniculata is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Corrigiola paniculata
Corrigiola paniculata is found in South Africa.
Corrigiola paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corrigiola paniculata?
Corrigiola paniculata
What are the common names of Corrigiola paniculata?
Paniculate Corrigiola
What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola paniculata?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Corrigiola genus
Corrigiola andina,
Corrigiola capensis,
Corrigiola crassifolia,
Corrigiola drymarioides,
Corrigiola madagascariensis,
Corrigiola palaestina,
Corrigiola paniculata,
Corrigiola propinqua,
Corrigiola squamosa,
Corrigiola vulcanica,
Corrigiola litoralis,
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,