Chrysolaena cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1316564
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dematt.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 44(1-2): 155 (-157; figs. 27, (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329018
Common Names
- Chrysolaena cordifolia
- Heart-leaved Chrysolaena
- Heart-leaved False Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysolaena cordifolia (also called 'Heartleaf chrysolaena', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysolaena cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysolaena cordifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysolaena cordifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Chrysolaena cordifolia
Chrysolaena cordifolia can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Chrysolaena cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysolaena cordifolia?
Chrysolaena cordifolia
What is the common name of Chrysolaena cordifolia?
Cordifolia Snakeroot
What is the natural habitat of Chrysolaena cordifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America
Species in the Chrysolaena genus
Chrysolaena oligophylla, Chrysolaena verbascifolia, Chrysolaena desertorum, Chrysolaena guaranitica, Chrysolaena flexuosa, Chrysolaena lithospermifolia, Chrysolaena simplex, Chrysolaena nicolackii, Chrysolaena obovata, Chrysolaena sceptrum, Chrysolaena campestris, Chrysolaena dusenii, Chrysolaena cristobaliana, Chrysolaena cognata, Chrysolaena propinqua, Chrysolaena platensis, Chrysolaena cordifolia, Chrysolaena candelabrum,
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,
References
Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60452859-2: Based on the initial data import