Genus Correa Rank Species | ||
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Similar Correa, Correa reflexa, Correa pulchella, Correa alba, Correa decumbens | ||
Correa glabra (Rock Correa) is a tall shrub which is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2.7 metres in height. The elliptic leaves are 1 to 4 cm long and 5 to 17 mm wide. These have a strong lemon scent when crushed. Flowers are mainly produced in April and May in the species native range, but may also appear sporadically throughout the year
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Taxonomy
The species was first formally described in 1838 by botanist John Lindley in Three Expeditions into the interior of Eastern Australia .
There are three recognised subspecies as follows:
Cultivation
Correa glabra may be used as a low screening shrub or as a container plant, and will attract birds to a garden. It will grow in a variety of soil types in sunny or partially shaded situations and withstands frost. It can be maintained to a compact shape by pinching back new growth.
A number of cultivars have been recorded, including:
