Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Leute
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 73: 83 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621939
Common Names
- Cortia Candollei
- Candolle's Cortia
- Native Fuchsia
Description
Cortia candollei (also called Candolle's cortia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cortia candollei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cortia candollei flower is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cortia candollei is an orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, humid location.
Where to Find Cortia candollei
Cortia candollei is native to the Mediterranean region.
Cortia candollei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortia candollei?
Cortia candollei
What is the family of Cortia candollei?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cortia candollei?
Candolle's Cortia
Species in the Cortia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,