Coluria oligocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Krause) F.Bolle
Source:
rjp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 210 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984051
Common Names
- Coluria Oligocarpa
- Few-fruited Coluria
- Few-fruited Coluria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coluria oligocarpa (also called 'Small-fruited Coluria', 'Small-fruited Coluria', and 'Small-fruited Coluria', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coluria oligocarpa is used as a garden ornamental, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coluria oligocarpa are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Coluria oligocarpa is an easy to cultivate and propagate perennial plant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Coluria oligocarpa
Coluria oligocarpa can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Tibet.
Species in the Coluria genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-10899: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Krause: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Krause' in the authors string.
Friedrich Franz Bolle (1905-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Bolle' in the authors string.