Status:
valid
Authors:
Raoul
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. Nouv.-Zél. : 22 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975568
Common Names
- Griselinia littoralis
- Littoralis Griselinia
- Griselinia Littoralis
Description
Griselinia littoralis (also called Coastal Griselinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has fragrant, white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Griselinia littoralis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Griselinia littoralis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Griselinia littoralis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.
Where to Find Griselinia littoralis
Griselinia littoralis is native to New Zealand.
Species in the Griselinia genus
Species in the Griseliniaceae family