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
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.
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.
Species in the Griselinia genus
Species in the Griseliniaceae family