Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Correa L. [268]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Australian fuchsia

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Rutaceae

family_ja: ミカン

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees found in scrub and open woodland in Australia. The opposite, simple leaves have star-shaped hairs and are aromatic when bruised. The mainly pendent, tubular to bell-shaped flowers, with 4 spreading or reflexed lobes, are produced singly or in few-flowered clusters. In frost-prone climates, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer areas, grow in a shrub border or courtyard garden, or at the base of a house wall.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Scale insects may be a problem under glass.

description_ja:

comment: Temperate Australia

comment_ja: コーレア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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