Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 40(I): 14 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448248
Common Names
- Morina Kokanica
- Kokan Morina
- Kokan Shepherd's-purse
Description
Morina kokanica (also called Kokanica Morina, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady areas such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Morina kokanica is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit. It is used as a hedge, screen, or windbreak and can also be used as a feature plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Morina kokanica has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morina kokanica can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Morina kokanica
Morina kokanica can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Morina kokanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morina kokanica?
Morina kokanica
What is the common name of Morina kokanica?
Kokan morina
What is the natural habitat of Morina kokanica?
Coastal and near-coastal areas
Species in the Morina genus
Morina subinermis,
Morina persica,
Morina kokanica,
Morina ludlowii,
Morina polyphylla,
Morina coulteriana,
Morina parviflora,
Morina longifolia,
Morina chlorantha,
Morina nepalensis,
Morina alba,
Morina kokonorica,
Morina chinensis,
Morina bracteata,
Morina lorifolia,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,