Status:
valid
Authors:
Linds.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Contr. New Zealand Bot. : 84 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924510
Common Names
- Tree Coriaria
- Tree Tutu
- Tutu
Description
Coriaria arborea (also called New Zealand holly, among many other common names) is a large shrub native to New Zealand. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Coriaria arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coriaria arborea var. arborea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coriaria arborea has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coriaria arborea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Coriaria arborea
Coriaria arborea is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Coriaria genus
Species in the Coriariaceae family
Coriaria duthiei,
Coriaria angustissima,
Coriaria arborea,
Coriaria japonica,
Coriaria kingiana,
Coriaria kweichovensis,
Coriaria lurida,
Coriaria myrtifolia,
Coriaria nepalensis,
Coriaria plumosa,
Coriaria pottsiana,
Coriaria pteridoides,
Coriaria ruscifolia,
Coriaria sarlurida,
Coriaria sarmangusta,
Coriaria terminalis,