Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
tro
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 7: 712 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268578
Common Names
- Tordylium Cordatum
- Heart-Shaped Tordylium
- Heart-Shaped Tordylium
Description
Tordylium cordatum (also called Heart-shaped Tordylium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in temperate grasslands, temperate shrublands, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Tordylium cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tordylium cordatum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tordylium cordatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Tordylium cordatum
Tordylium cordatum is native to Turkey and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.
Tordylium cordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tordylium cordatum?
Tordylium cordatum
What is the family of Tordylium cordatum?
Apiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Tordylium cordatum?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Tordylium genus
Tordylium maximum,
Tordylium officinale,
Tordylium pestalozzae,
Tordylium pustulosum,
Tordylium ebracteatum,
Tordylium hasselquistiae,
Tordylium macropetalum,
Tordylium ketenoglui,
Tordylium lanatum,
Tordylium hirtocarpum,
Tordylium syriacum,
Tordylium trachycarpum,
Tordylium apulum,
Tordylium cappadocicum,
Tordylium carmeli,
Tordylium brachytaenium,
Tordylium aegaeum,
Tordylium aegyptiacum,
Tordylium cordatum,
Tordylium elegans,
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,