Family:
Rutaceae
Correa glabra
Rock Correa
Other Names: Smooth Correa
Name Origin:
Correa — after Portuguese scholar and botanist Jose Francesco Correia da Serra (1750-1823).
glabra — from Latin glaber, without hair.
Regional Subspecies:
Correa glabra var. glabra, Correa glabra var. leucoclada
Habit:
Erect shrub to 2.7 m high, woody stems at base. Dense aromatic oval leaves, bell-shaped tubular pale green flowers, May-Aug, sporadic. Fast growing.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Rocky habitats, mostly in open woodland. Rocky habitats, mostly open woodland. Prefers well-drained soil in semi-shade, tolerates drought and frost. Dislikes poor drainage. Prefers 300 – 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Seed collection difficult. Propagate from cuttings (strikes readily) or seed. Leaching seeds for weeks may enhance germination, but not always necessary.
Values & Uses:
Good habitat, nectar source for native birds. Attractive for hedges, screening, and tubs, easily cultivated. Used for cut flowers.