Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulicina
ID:
615520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies & Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 1: 155 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614852



Common Names

  • Colletia ulicina
  • Gorse Colletia
  • Colletia ulicina


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Synonyms

  • Colletia valenzuela Bert. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Colletia ulicina (also called Chilean 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 and is characterized by its spiny branches.

Uses & Benefits

Colletia ulicina 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 ulicina is a white, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletia ulicina 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 ulicina

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

Colletia ulicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletia ulicina?

Colletia ulicina

What type of plant is Colletia ulicina?

A shrub

Where is Colletia ulicina 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-2731059: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.