Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 67 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924529
Common Names
- Nepalese Coriaria
- Nepalese Tutu
- Tutu
Description
Coriaria nepalensis (also called Nepalese coriaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Nepal. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Coriaria nepalensis 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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis
Coriaria nepalensis is native to Nepal.
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,