Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
622521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaudhri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 285: 48. 1968 [Jun 1968]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621853



Common Names

  • Corrigiola Crassifolia
  • Thick-Leaf Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia


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Description

Corrigiola crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Corrigiola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa and the Middle East. It has small, pink flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Israel.

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola crassifolia is an attractive, low-growing shrub with a dense, compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or in rock gardens. The foliage is attractive and the small, yellow flowers are a bonus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corrigiola crassifolia are yellow in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corrigiola crassifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Corrigiola crassifolia

Corrigiola crassifolia is found in South Africa.

Corrigiola crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola crassifolia?

Corrigiola crassifolia

What are the common names of Corrigiola crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Corrigiola

What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola crassifolia?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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