Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
622439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 1: t. 18 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621771



Common Names

  • White Correa
  • White Correa Bush
  • Correa Bush


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Synonyms

  • Mazeutoxeron rufum Labill. [unknown]
  • Correa cotinifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Correa rufa Vent. [unknown]

Description

Correa alba (also called White Correa, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Correa alba is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and coughs. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Correa alba var. rotundifolia DC.
Correa alba var. pannosa Paul G.Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Correa alba are white to pink in color and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Correa alba is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Correa alba

Correa alba is found in Australia.

Correa alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Correa alba?

Correa alba

What are the common names of Correa alba?

White Correa

What is the natural habitat of Correa alba?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References