Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
16873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 69, 289 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016202



Common Names

  • Cordate Catatia
  • Catatia Cordata
  • Catatia Cordat


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Description

Catatia cordata (also called Heart-leaved Catatia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has cordate leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catatia cordata is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. Non-medical uses of this plant include ornamental planting in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as an ingredient in traditional herbal remedies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catatia cordata is a small, yellow-orange flower head that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catatia cordata is a perennial plant native to South America. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Catatia cordata

Catatia cordata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Catatia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catatia cordata?

Catatia cordata

What type of plant is Catatia cordata?

It is a shrub

Where does Catatia cordata grow?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America

Species in the Catatia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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