Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
551687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert & Capuron) J.-F.Leroy & Jérémie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 282 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551019

Common Names

  • Coursii Ascarina
  • Coursii Tree
  • Coursii Wood

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Synonyms

  • Ascarinopsis coursii Humbert & Capuron [unknown]

Description

Ascarina coursii (also called Cours' ascarina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to New Zealand and found in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina coursii is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina coursii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ascarina coursii

Ascarina coursii is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the forests of the main island.

Ascarina coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina coursii?

Ascarina coursii

What is the common name of Ascarina coursii?

Cours' Ascarina

What is the growth habit of Ascarina coursii?

It is an evergreen shrub

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654499: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Joël Jérémie (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jérémie' in the authors string.