Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sericea
ID:
622288

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 172 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621620

Common Names

  • Coronanthera sericea
  • Silky Coronanthera
  • Silky Coronilla

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Description

Coronanthera sericea (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, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Coronanthera sericea 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 Coronanthera sericea flower is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coronanthera sericea 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 Coronanthera sericea

Coronanthera sericea is native to South Africa.

Coronanthera sericea FAQ

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Coronanthera sericea

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Sericea

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Apocynaceae

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

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