Coluria geoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 263 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987704
Common Names
- Geoides Coluria
- Geoides
- Coluria Geoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coluria geoides (also called Geoid Coluria, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to central and eastern Asia. It has small, oblong leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Coluria geoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coluria geoides is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Coluria geoides can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can be slow to germinate. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Coluria geoides
Coluria geoides can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Species in the Coluria genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-15570: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.