Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
615497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertero ex Colla

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 37: 52 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614829



Common Names

  • Colletia spartioides
  • Spartioides Colletia
  • Colletia spartioides


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Synonyms

  • Ruta fernandezia Colla [unknown]

Description

Colletia spartioides (also called Spiny Colletia, 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. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Colletia spartioides 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

Flower of Colletia spartioides is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletia spartioides 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 spartioides

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

Colletia spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletia spartioides?

Colletia spartioides

What type of plant is Colletia spartioides?

A shrub

Where is Colletia spartioides 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-2731038: Based on the initial data import
Carlo Luigi Giuseppe Bertero (1789-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertero' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.