Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pteridoides
ID:
925199

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Rec. Domin. Mus. 1: 30 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924534



Common Names

  • Fern-like Coriaria
  • Fern-like Tutu
  • Tutu


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Description

Coriaria pteridoides (also called Fern-like 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 pteridoides 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 pteridoides has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in groups of 2-3. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coriaria pteridoides 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 pteridoides

Coriaria pteridoides is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Coriaria genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47226: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.