Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
28714

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Stewart

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 1: 156 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028043



Common Names

  • Scalesia Cordata
  • Cordate Scalesia
  • Cordate Tree Daisy


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Description

Scalesia cordata (also called 'Heart-Leaved Scalesia', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Galapagos Islands and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Scalesia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scalesia cordata has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scalesia cordata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Scalesia cordata

Scalesia cordata is native to the Galapagos Islands.

Scalesia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scalesia cordata?

Scalesia cordata

What is the common name of Scalesia cordata?

Heart-leaved Scalesia

What is the natural habitat of Scalesia cordata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands

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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