Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
squamosa
ID:
622546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 337. 1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621878



Common Names

  • Corrigiola Squamosa
  • Scaly Corrigiola
  • Native Fuchsia


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Synonyms

  • Corrigiola latifolia Gay [unknown]
  • Corrigiola poeppigii (Chaudhri) Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Corrigiola squamosa latifolia (Gay) Chaudhri [unknown]
  • Corrigiola squamosa poeppigii Chaudhri [unknown]
  • Corrigiola squamosa squamosa [unknown]
  • Corrigiola squamosa latifolia (Gay) Skottsb. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Corrigiola squamosa 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 squamosa 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 squamosa 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 squamosa

Corrigiola squamosa is found in South Africa.

Corrigiola squamosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corrigiola squamosa?

Corrigiola squamosa

What is the family of Corrigiola squamosa?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Corrigiola squamosa?

Scaly Sandwort

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2738271: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.