FAMILY:

RUTACEAE

Genus:

Correa

species:

reflexa

Common name:

Native Fuchsia, Common correa.

Name derivation:

Genus: after J F Correa de Serra, 18th C Portuguese botanist; species: Latin bent back i.e. turned back corolla lobe.

Growth habit:

Shrub.

Dimensions:

1.3-2m x 1-2m.

Foliage:

Simple, ovate to lanceolate, often cordate, smooth to hairy, 2-5cm, dark green.

Flower:

Tubular 2-4cm long, pendulous, tips sharply reflexed, hairy on outside, mostly solitary in terminal upper twigs, colour cream, green, pink, red, Mar-Sept.

Fruit:

A schizocarp with 1-2 shiny black oval-shaped seeds.

Other features:

Frost resistant. Moderately lime tolerant.

Natural distribution:

South-east Australia.

Soils:

Well drained moist / heavy / clay / sandy.

Natural vegetation:

Variety of habitats. Full shade / sun.

Landcare use:

Bird attracting. Winter flowering. Nectar producing. Moderately lime tolerant.

Propagation:

Seed.

Pests and diseases:

Few problems.