Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
509033

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 74: 740 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508365

Common Names

  • Alepidea Cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Alepidea
  • Cordifolia Alepidea Plant

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Description

Alepidea cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Alepidea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alepidea cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alepidea cordifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alepidea cordifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Alepidea cordifolia

Alepidea cordifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the forests of the Eastern Cape.

Alepidea cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alepidea cordifolia?

Alepidea cordifolia

What is the common name of Alepidea cordifolia?

Cordifolia

Where is Alepidea cordifolia found?

Southern Africa

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606188: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.