Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Gillett
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 48: 245 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621615
Common Names
- Coronanthera grandis
- Large Coronanthera
- Large Coronilla
Description
Coronanthera grandis (also called 'Korokio', 'Wire-netting Bush', 'Korokio Korokio' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with a yellowish-green underside and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Coronanthera grandis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and coughs. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Coronanthera grandis flower is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coronanthera grandis is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be pruned to shape and is tolerant of dry conditions. It is also frost hardy.
Where to Find Coronanthera grandis
Coronanthera grandis is native to South Africa.
Coronanthera grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronanthera grandis?
Coronanthera grandis
What is the common name of Coronanthera grandis?
Grandis
What is the family of Coronanthera grandis?
Apocynaceae
Species in the Coronanthera genus
Coronanthera aspera,
Coronanthera barbata,
Coronanthera clarkeana,
Coronanthera deltoidifolia,
Coronanthera grandis,
Coronanthera pancheri,
Coronanthera pedunculosa,
Coronanthera pinguior,
Coronanthera pulchra,
Coronanthera sericea,
Coronanthera squamata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,