Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.C.Tseng
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 5(4): 332 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042496
Common Names
- Corymbosa Pertya
- Corymbosa False Mallow
- Corymbosa Mountain Mallow
Description
Pertya corymbosa (also called Australian Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pertya corymbosa is purple and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pertya corymbosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Pertya corymbosa
Pertya corymbosa is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woods and prairies.
Pertya corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya corymbosa?
Pertya corymbosa
What is the family of Pertya corymbosa?
Asteraceae
Where is Pertya corymbosa native to?
China
Species in the Pertya genus
Pertya hossei,
Pertya berberidoides,
Pertya sinensis,
Pertya suzukii,
Pertya triloba,
Pertya phylicoides,
Pertya yakushimensis,
Pertya uniflora,
Pertya glabrescens,
Pertya rigidula,
Pertya koribana,
Pertya pungens,
Pertya cordifolia,
Pertya robusta,
Pertya aitchisonii,
Pertya pubescens,
Pertya corymbosa,
Pertya scandens,
Pertya henanensis,
Pertya discolor,
Pertya desmocephala,
Pertya tsoongiana,
Pertya bodinieri,
Pertya triloba,
Pertya simozawae,
Pertya monocephala,
Pertya mattfeldii,
Pertya multiflora,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,