Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ten.) Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 303 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822997
Common Names
- Anredera Cordifolia
- Cordifolia Anredera
- Cordifolia Madeira Vine
Description
Anredera cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved Anredera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anredera cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anredera cordifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anredera cordifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Anredera cordifolia
Anredera cordifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Species in the Anredera genus
Anredera aspera,
Anredera baselloides,
Anredera brachystachys,
Anredera cordifolia,
Anredera densiflora,
Anredera diffusa,
Anredera floribunda,
Anredera krapovickasii,
Anredera marginata,
Anredera ramosa,
Anredera tucumanensis,
Anredera vesicaria,
Species in the Basellaceae family
Anredera aspera,
Anredera baselloides,
Anredera brachystachys,
Anredera cordifolia,
Anredera densiflora,
Anredera diffusa,
Anredera floribunda,
Anredera krapovickasii,
Anredera marginata,
Anredera ramosa,
Anredera tucumanensis,
Anredera vesicaria,
Basella alba,
Basella excavata,
Basella leandriana,
Basella madagascariensis,
Basella paniculata,
Tournonia hookeriana,
Ullucus tuberosus,