Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
397313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 371 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396645



Common Names

  • Pinzona coriacea
  • Leathery Pinzona
  • Coriacea Pinzona


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Synonyms

  • Calinea bentegeati Walp. & Duchass. ex Eichler [unknown]
  • Curatella coriacea Benoist [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus belizensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus calineoides (Eichler) Gilg [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus coriacea (Mart. & Zucc.) Gilg [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus nicaraguensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Pinzona calineoides Eichler [unknown]

Description

Pinzona coriacea (also called Coriaceous Pinzona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pinzona coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinzona coriacea has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinzona coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of clumps can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Pinzona coriacea

Pinzona coriacea is native to South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Pinzona coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinzona coriacea?

Pinzona coriacea

What are the common names of Pinzona coriacea?

Coriaceous Pinzona

What is the natural habitat of Pinzona coriacea?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Pinzona genus

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2411359: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.