Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cortioides
ID:
622624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Norman) M.F.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 130 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621956



Common Names

  • Cortie's Cortiella
  • Cortie's Daisy
  • Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Selinum cortioides C.Norman [unknown]

Description

Cortiella cortioides (also called Cortiella-like Cortiella, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States. It is found in chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cortiella cortioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cortiella cortioides is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortiella cortioides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but seeds can also be used. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and keep them in a warm, shaded area until they are established.

Where to Find Cortiella cortioides

Cortiella cortioides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cortiella cortioides FAQ

What type of plant is Cortiella cortioides?

Cortiella cortioides is a grass species.

Where is Cortiella cortioides found?

Cortiella cortioides is found in South Africa.

What is the blooming period of Cortiella cortioides?

Cortiella cortioides blooms in the summer months.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2738348: Based on the initial data import
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.