Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
terminalis
ID:
925208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2220 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924543



Common Names

  • Terminal Coriaria
  • Terminal Tutu
  • Tutu


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Description

Coriaria terminalis (also called Terminal 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 terminalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coriaria terminalis var. terminalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coriaria terminalis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coriaria terminalis 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 terminalis

Coriaria terminalis is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Coriaria genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47235: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.