Corokia Explained

Corokia is a genus in the Argophyllaceae family.^[1] The genus was first described in 1839.^[2] It comprising six species native to New Zealand, Australia and Rapa Iti.^[3] Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging (divaricating) branches.^[4] In fact, 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. 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.

Species

Species found in the genus include:

• 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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2012. Corokia A.Cunn.. live. 18 May 2021. New Zealand Organisms Register. https://web.archive.org/web/20170518153205/http://www.nzor.org.nz/names/f463574c-5b75-466f-9d75-8b6c1539ee78 . 2017-05-18 .
2. 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. 10.1080/03745483909443232 . Biodiversity Heritage Library.
3. Web site: 2013. Corokia. live. 2021-05-18. www.theplantlist.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905103450/http://www.theplantlist.org/1.1/browse/A/Argophyllaceae/Corokia/ . 2017-09-05 .
4. Book: Eagle, Audrey Lily. Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand. Te Papa Press. 2008. 978-0-909010-08-9. Wellington, N.Z.. 516. 85262201.
5. Web site: Corokia cotoneaster. 2021-05-18. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. en.