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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Coriaria napalensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - raw or used as a beverage[145, 146, 272]. Use with great caution since most parts of the plant, including the seed, are very toxic[177]. Some reports suggest it is safer not to use the fruit at all[11]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Stomachic
The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of stomach aches[272]. Some cauion is advised - see notes above on toxicity[K].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Basketry Dye Ink Tannin Wood
The wood contains a considerable quantity of tannin[146, 272]. The leaves contain 20% tannin[240]. The branches are used for making baskets[272]. Wood - hard, beautifully marked, takes a good polish. Used for picture frames and other small articles[146, 158].
Special Uses
Nitrogen Fixer
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Prefers a fairly good loamy soil in a sheltered position in full sun or light shade[11, 164, 200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to about -5°c[200]. According to one report plants succeed at Kew but are frequently cut to the ground in severe winters though they resprout from the base[11, 200]. This new growth does not flower in its first year[182]. However, a medium-size tree seen at Kew in 1990 seemed to have survived many winters without untoward damage[K]. The roots of plants in this genus bear nitrogen-fixing nodules[218]. Whilst much of the nitrogen will be utilized by the growing plant, some of it will become available for other plants growing nearby[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow February/March in a greenhouse[78]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c[164]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Fair percentage[78].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Masuri Berry, Tanner's tree, Mansur shrub. In Hindi it is known as masuri, makola, or masurya; and in Nepali as macchaino.
Native Range
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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