Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
ruscifolia
ID:
976235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 167 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975573

Common Names

  • Griselinia ruscifolia
  • Ruscifolia Griselinia
  • Griselinia Ruscifolia

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Description

Griselinia ruscifolia (also called Ruscifolia Griselinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has fragrant, white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Griselinia ruscifolia is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Griselinia ruscifolia is white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Griselinia ruscifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.

Where to Find Griselinia ruscifolia

Griselinia ruscifolia is native to New Zealand.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-92691: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.