Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
779658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 733 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778991



Common Names

  • Manaosella cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Manaosella
  • Cordifolia


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Description

Manaosella cordifolia (also called 'Heart-leaved Manaosella', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical South America. It typically grows to a height of 1.5m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in open woodlands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Manaosella cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is known to be drought tolerant and is an excellent choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Manaosella cordifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manaosella cordifolia is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Manaosella cordifolia

Manaosella cordifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical deciduous forests and tropical dry forests.

Manaosella cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manaosella cordifolia?

Manaosella cordifolia

What type of plant is Manaosella cordifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Manaosella cordifolia native to?

It is native to South America

Species in the Manaosella genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:151905-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].