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Accession Data:

Coriaria myrtifolia L.

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Coriariaceae DC.

  • Country of Origin: coastal Spain & southern France

  • Description: Roots are colonized by actinorhizal N-fixing bacteria Frankia.
  • Uses: A black dye and an ink is obtained from the leaves. The bark can also be used, both the bark and the leaves are rich in tannin. A fly poison is made from the crushed fruits.

Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500624
  • Source: Kew
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 2102 - MED:Mediterranean B
    • Currently: active - healthy
    • Qty: 1 confirmed on 01-08-2025
  • Restrictions:
    • Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
      Leaves and fruits contain coriamyrtin 1

Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosids I
  • Order: Cucurbitales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Coriariaceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:
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References (internal):

  • Dye Plants
  • Actinorhizal Plants

References (external):

  1. Wikipedia
  2. Plants For A Future Website
  3. Frankia Homepage

data regenerated on Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:15:02 -0500 [bcm v4.0]

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Current Accessions in the Coriariaceae

  • Coriaria myrtifolia
  • Coriaria nepalensis
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