Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
734591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 491 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733924



Common Names

  • Sarcococca coriacea
  • Leathery Sarcococca
  • Leathery-leaved Sarcococca


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Description

Sarcococca coriacea (also called 'Coriaceous Sarcococca' among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has a spreading habit and is characterized by its leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcococca coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcococca coriacea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcococca coriacea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sarcococca coriacea

Sarcococca coriacea is native to the temperate forests of Asia.

Sarcococca coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcococca coriacea?

Sarcococca coriacea

What is the common name of Sarcococca coriacea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sarcococca coriacea?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Buxaceae family

Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,