Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
925182

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 383 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924517



Common Names

  • Japanese Coriaria
  • Japanese Tutu
  • Tutu


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Description

Coriaria japonica (also called Japanese coriaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Coriaria japonica 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 japonica sub. intermedia (Matsum.) T.C.Huang
Coriaria japonica sub. japonica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coriaria japonica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coriaria japonica 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 japonica

Coriaria japonica is native to Japan.

Species in the Coriaria genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47210: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.