Pseudowintera colorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
1241419
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raoul) Dandy
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71: 121 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240757
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Pseudowintera colorata (also called Mountain Horopito, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudowintera colorata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudowintera colorata are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.
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Pseudowintera colorata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Pseudowintera colorata
Pseudowintera colorata can be found in New Zealand, in the North Island and South Island.
Pseudowintera colorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudowintera colorata?
Pseudowintera colorata
What type of plant is Pseudowintera colorata?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Pseudowintera colorata?
It is found in moist forests and riparian areas
Species in the Pseudowintera genus
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108851: Based on the initial data import
Étienne Fiacre Louis Raoul (1815-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raoul' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.