Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriifolia
ID:
523874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hook. ex Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 236 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523206

Common Names

  • Agarista coriifolia
  • Coriifolia Agarista
  • Coriifolia's Agarista

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Synonyms

  • Agarista multiflora pohlii (G.Don) Arechav. [valid]
  • Agarista neriifolia G.Don [valid]
  • Agarista pohlii G.Don [valid]
  • Leucothoe crassifolia DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe crassifolia macrophylla Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe laxiflora martii Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe coriifolia (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Leucothoe neriifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Leucothoe pohlii (G.Don) Sleumer [valid]
  • Leucothoe laxiflora subcordata Mart. [valid]
  • Leucothoe laxiflora hookeriana Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe crassifolia subreticulata Meisn. [valid]
  • Leucothoe crassifolia reticulata Meisn. [valid]
  • Agarista cordifolia coriifolia [valid]

Description

Agarista coriifolia (also called leatherleaf agarista, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical South America. It has simple, alternate leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and have entire margins. It grows in moist forests, riverine forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Agarista coriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agarista coriifolia var. bradei (Sleumer) Judd

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agarista coriifolia flowers are white, bell-shaped and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agarista coriifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Agarista coriifolia

Agarista coriifolia can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Agarista coriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agarista coriifolia?

Agarista coriifolia

What is the common name of Agarista coriifolia?

Coriander-leaf

What is the natural range of Agarista coriifolia?

Southeastern United States

Species in the Agarista genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.