Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhri
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Rev. Paronychiinae 44 (1968).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621869
Common Names
- Corrigiola Palaestina
- Palestinian Corrigiola
- Native Fuchsia
Description
Corrigiola palaestina (also called Palestinian Corrigiola, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Middle East. It has small, pink flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.
Uses & Benefits
Corrigiola palaestina 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 palaestina 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corrigiola palaestina is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Corrigiola palaestina
Corrigiola palaestina is found in Israel.
Corrigiola palaestina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corrigiola palaestina?
Corrigiola palaestina
What are the common names of Corrigiola palaestina?
Palestine Corrigiola
What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola palaestina?
It is native to Palestine
Species in the Corrigiola genus
Corrigiola andina,
Corrigiola capensis,
Corrigiola crassifolia,
Corrigiola drymarioides,
Corrigiola madagascariensis,
Corrigiola palaestina,
Corrigiola paniculata,
Corrigiola propinqua,
Corrigiola squamosa,
Corrigiola vulcanica,
Corrigiola litoralis,
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,