Coluria longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 466 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987282
Common Names
- Coluria longifolia
- Long-Leaf Currant
- Mountain Currant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coluria longifolia (also called the Long-leaved Coluria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bright green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Coluria longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coluria longifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two cotyledons.
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Coluria longifolia is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Coluria longifolia
Coluria longifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Species in the Coluria genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1505: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.