Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
1034909

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


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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Byoung Hee Choi (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Choi' in the authors string.