Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
622552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ikonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 80(12): 115. 1996 [1995 publ. 1996]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621884

Common Names

  • Corrigiola Vulcanica
  • Vulcan Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola vulcanica 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 vulcanica 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 vulcanica 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 vulcanica

Corrigiola vulcanica is found in Chile.

Corrigiola vulcanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola vulcanica?

Corrigiola vulcanica

What is the family of Corrigiola vulcanica?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Corrigiola vulcanica?

Vulcan's Sandwort

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,

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