Status:
valid
Authors:
Allan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Genetica 9: 154 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924539
Common Names
- Sar-mangust Coriaria
- Sar-mangust Tutu
- Tutu
Description
Coriaria sarmangusta (also called Sarmangusta 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 sarmangusta 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 sarmangusta has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coriaria sarmangusta 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 sarmangusta
Coriaria sarmangusta 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,