Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Taxon52: 573 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034247
Common Names
- Corethrodendron Fruticosum
- Fruticosum Tree
- Fruticosum Shrub
Uses & Benefits
Corethrodendron fruticosum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corethrodendron fruticosum var. fruticosum
Corethrodendron fruticosum var. mongolicum (Turcz.) Turcz. ex Kitag.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corethrodendron fruticosum is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corethrodendron fruticosum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Corethrodendron fruticosum
Corethrodendron fruticosum is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Corethrodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family