Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 2: 34 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621647
Common Names
- Coronilla dura
- Hard Coronilla
- Hard Crown-vetch
Synonyms
- Coronilla repanda dura (Cav.) Cout. [unknown]
- Ornithopus durus Cav. [unknown]
- Ornithopus heterophyllus Brot. [unknown]
- Artrolobium durum (Cav.) Desv. [unknown]
- Coronilla heterophylla (Brot.) Samp. [unknown]
- Ornithopus repandus durus (Cav.) Font Quer [valid]
Description
Coronilla dura (also called 'Korokio', 'Wire-netting Bush', 'Korokio Korokio' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with a yellowish-green underside and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Coronilla dura is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and coughs. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coronilla dura is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coronilla dura is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be pruned to shape and is tolerant of dry conditions. It is also frost hardy.
Where to Find Coronilla dura
Coronilla dura is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many parts of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Coronilla dura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronilla dura?
Coronilla dura
What is the common name of Coronilla dura?
Dura
What is the family of Coronilla dura?
Fabaceae
Species in the Coronilla genus
Coronilla juncea,
Coronilla minima,
Coronilla ramosissima,
Coronilla repanda,
Coronilla scorpioides,
Coronilla valentina,
Coronilla viminalis,
Coronilla coronata,
Coronilla vaginalis,
Coronilla varia,
Coronilla dura,
Coronilla montserratii,
Coronilla scorpioides,
Coronilla talaverae,
Coronilla cretica,
Coronilla elegans,
Coronilla globosa,
Coronilla rostrata,
Coronilla somalensis,
Coronilla lassenii,
Coronilla carinata,
Coronilla orientalis,
Coronilla atlantica,
Coronilla libanotica,
Coronilla securidaca,
Species in the Fabaceae family