Corokia whiteana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whiteana
ID:
622273
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.S.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 69: 53 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621605
Common Names
- Corokia whiteana
- White's Corokia
- White's Wire-netting
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corokia whiteana (also called 'Korokio', 'Wire-netting Bush', 'Korokio Korokio' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with a yellowish-green underside and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Corokia whiteana is an attractive, low-growing shrub with a dense, compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or in rock gardens. The foliage is attractive and the small, white flowers are a bonus.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Corokia whiteana flower is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Corokia whiteana is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be pruned to shape and is tolerant of dry conditions. It is also frost hardy.
Where to Find Corokia whiteana
Corokia whiteana is native to New Zealand.
Corokia whiteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corokia whiteana?
Corokia whiteana
What is the common name of Corokia whiteana?
White's Corokia
What is the natural habitat of Corokia whiteana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Corokia genus
Species in the Argophyllaceae family
Argophyllum acinetochromum, Argophyllum brevipetalum, Argophyllum brevistylum, Argophyllum cryptophlebum, Argophyllum ellipticum, Argophyllum grunowii, Argophyllum latifolium, Argophyllum laxum, Argophyllum lejourdanii, Argophyllum montanum, Argophyllum nitidum, Argophyllum nullumense, Argophyllum schlechterianum, Argophyllum verae, Argophyllum vernicosum, Corokia buddleioides, Corokia carpodetoides, Corokia collenettei, Corokia cotoneaster, Corokia macrocarpa, Corokia virgata, Corokia whiteana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2737881: Based on the initial data import
Lindsay Stuart Smith (1917-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Sm.' in the authors string.