Pertya cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
29866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 103 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029195
Common Names
- Pertya
- Heart-leaved Pertya
- Heart-leaved False Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pertya cordifolia (also called 'Heart-leaved Pertya', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pertya cordifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pertya cordifolia is a small evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.
Where to Find Pertya cordifolia
Pertya cordifolia is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Pertya cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya cordifolia?
Pertya cordifolia
What is the natural habitat of Pertya cordifolia?
Pertya cordifolia is native to the Himalayas and parts of East Asia.
What type of soil does Pertya cordifolia prefer?
Pertya cordifolia prefers moist, well-draining soil.
Species in the Pertya genus
Pertya hossei, Pertya berberidoides, Pertya sinensis, Pertya suzukii, Pertya triloba, Pertya phylicoides, Pertya yakushimensis, Pertya uniflora, Pertya glabrescens, Pertya rigidula, Pertya koribana, Pertya pungens, Pertya cordifolia, Pertya robusta, Pertya aitchisonii, Pertya pubescens, Pertya corymbosa, Pertya scandens, Pertya henanensis, Pertya discolor, Pertya desmocephala, Pertya tsoongiana, Pertya bodinieri, Pertya triloba, Pertya simozawae, Pertya monocephala, Pertya mattfeldii, Pertya multiflora,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128217: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.