[2] It comprising six species native to New Zealand, Australia and Rapa Iti.

[3] Corokia species are shrubs or small trees with zigzagging (divaricating) branches.

[5] The stems of the shrubs are dark when mature, covered with downy or silky hairs (tomentum) when young.

[4] In spring, they produce clusters of small, star-shaped yellow blossoms.

The shrubs prefer forests and rocky areas, sun or light shade, reasonably well drained soil, and moderate watering.