Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
925197

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Rec. Domin. Mus. 1: 27 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924532



Common Names

  • Feathery Coriaria
  • Feathery Tutu
  • Tutu


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Description

Coriaria plumosa (also called Feathery 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 plumosa 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

Coriaria plumosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a distinct yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coriaria plumosa 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 plumosa

Coriaria plumosa is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Coriaria genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47224: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.