Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
615491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Escal.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 1: 219 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614823



Common Names

  • Colletia paradoxa
  • Paradox Colletia
  • Colletia paradoxa


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Synonyms

  • Colletia bictanensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Colletia cruciata Gillies & Hook. [unknown]
  • Colletia exserta Klotzsch ex Reissek [unknown]
  • Colletia insidiosa Reissek [unknown]
  • Condalia paradoxa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Colletia bictoensis Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Colletia paradoxa (also called Chilean Hazel, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and yellow flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Colletia paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colletia paradoxa is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletia paradoxa is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Colletia paradoxa

Colletia paradoxa is found in dry, rocky areas in South America.

Colletia paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletia paradoxa?

Colletia paradoxa

What type of plant is Colletia paradoxa?

A shrub

Where is Colletia paradoxa found?

South America

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731032: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Manuel G. Escalante (1920-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Escal.' in the authors string.