Corokia virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
622272
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 138: t. 8466 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621604
Common Names
- Corokia virgata
- Whip Corokia
- Whip Wire-netting
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- Corokia budcotonea Allan [unknown]
- Corokia cheesemanii Carse [unknown]
Description
Corokia virgata (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
Corokia virgata is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens. It has an attractive, dense, compact growth habit and can be pruned to shape. The foliage is attractive and the small, yellow flowers are a bonus.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Corokia virgata flower is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corokia virgata 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 Corokia virgata
Corokia virgata is native to New Zealand.
Corokia virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corokia virgata?
Corokia virgata
What is the common name of Corokia virgata?
Virgata Corokia
What is the natural habitat of Corokia virgata?
Tropical forests
Species in the Corokia genus
Species in the Argophyllaceae family
Argophyllum acinetochromum, Argophyllum brevipetalum, Argophyllum brevistylum, Argophyllum cryptophlebum, Argophyllum ellipticum, Argophyllum grunowii, Argophyllum latifolium, Argophyllum laxum, Argophyllum lejourdanii, Argophyllum montanum, Argophyllum nitidum, Argophyllum nullumense, Argophyllum schlechterianum, Argophyllum verae, Argophyllum vernicosum, Corokia buddleioides, Corokia carpodetoides, Corokia collenettei, Corokia cotoneaster, Corokia macrocarpa, Corokia virgata, Corokia whiteana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2737880: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.