Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
propinqua
ID:
622541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. [Gay] 2: 517. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621873



Common Names

  • Corrigiola Propinqua
  • Close Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola propinqua 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 propinqua 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 propinqua 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 propinqua

Corrigiola propinqua is found in South Africa.

Corrigiola propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola propinqua?

Corrigiola propinqua

What are the common names of Corrigiola propinqua?

Proximate Corrigiola

What is the natural habitat of Corrigiola propinqua?

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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