Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. New Zealand : 98 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924523
Common Names
- Sallow Coriaria
- Sallow Tutu
- Tutu
Description
Coriaria lurida (also called New Zealand coriaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Coriaria lurida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coriaria lurida are small, yellowish-green, and clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coriaria lurida 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 lurida
Coriaria lurida 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,