Corokia
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| Corokia virgata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Argophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Corokia |
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Corokia is a genus in the Argophyllaceae family comprising about ten species native to New Zealand and one native to Australia. Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging branches. In fact, Corokia cotoneaster is commonly known as wire-netting bush. The stems of the shrubs are dark when mature, covered with downy or silky hairs (tomentum) when young. In spring, they produce clusters of small, star shaped yellow blossoms. Berries are red or yellow. The shrubs prefer forests and rocky areas, sun or light shade, reasonably well drained soil, and moderate watering.
[edit] Species
- Corokia × budcotonea Allan
- Corokia buddleioides A.Cunn.
- Corokia carpodetoides ( F.Muell. ) L.S.Sm.
- Corokia cheesemanii Carse
- Corokia collenettei Riley
- Corokia cotoneaster Raoul
- Corokia macrocarpa Kirk
- Corokia variabilis Hort.
- Corokia virgata Turrill
- Corokia whiteana L.S.Sm.
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