Biology:Corokia
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Corokia is a genus in the Argophyllaceae family.[1] The genus was first described in 1839.[2] It comprises six species native to New Zealand, Australia and Rapa Iti.[3] Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging (divaricating) branches.[4] Corokia cotoneaster is commonly known as wire-netting bush.[5] The stems of the shrubs are dark when mature, covered with downy or silky hairs (tomentum) when young.[4] In spring, they produce clusters of small, star-shaped yellow blossoms. The berries are red or yellow. The shrubs prefer forests and rocky areas, sun or light shade, reasonably well drained soil, and moderate watering.[6]
Species
Species found in the genus include:[3]
- Corokia buddleioides A.Cunn. (New Zealand, North Island)
- Corokia carpodetoides ( F.Muell. ) L.S.Sm. (Lord Howe Island)
- Corokia collenettei Riley (Rapa Iti)
- Corokia cotoneaster Raoul (New Zealand)
- Corokia macrocarpa Kirk (Chatham Islands)
- Corokia whiteana L.S.Sm. (Australia, New South Wales)
References
- ↑ "Corokia A.Cunn.". 2012. http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/f463574c-5b75-466f-9d75-8b6c1539ee78.
- ↑ Cunningham, A. (1839). "Florae insularum Novae Zelandiae precursor; or a specimen of the botany of the islands of New Zealand". Annals of Natural History 3: 244–250. doi:10.1080/03745483909443232. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3388166.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Corokia". 2013. http://www.theplantlist.org/1.1/browse/A/Argophyllaceae/Corokia/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Eagle, Audrey Lily (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand. Wellington, N.Z.: Te Papa Press. pp. 516. ISBN 978-0-909010-08-9. OCLC 85262201.
- ↑ "Corokia cotoneaster" (in en). https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/corokia-cotoneaster/.
- ↑ "Corokia cotoneaster — wire-netting bush". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/4417/corokia-cotoneaster/details.
Wikidata ☰ Q5172090 entry
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