Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz. ex Ledeb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 198 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683648
Common Names
- Eutrema cordifolium
- Cordifolium Eutrema
- Cordifolium
Description
Eutrema cordifolium (also called 'Heart-Leaf Eutrema', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eutrema cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eutrema cordifolium is white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eutrema cordifolium is a perennial plant that is grown from seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Eutrema cordifolium
Eutrema cordifolium can be found in parts of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Eutrema cordifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eutrema cordifolium?
Eutrema cordifolium
What is the family of Eutrema cordifolium?
Brassicaceae
What is the habitat of Eutrema cordifolium?
Grasslands and meadows
Species in the Eutrema genus
Eutrema bouffordii,
Eutrema altaicum,
Eutrema botschantzevii,
Eutrema cordifolium,
Eutrema deltoideum,
Eutrema edwardsii,
Eutrema fontanum,
Eutrema grandiflorum,
Eutrema halophilum,
Eutrema heterophyllum,
Eutrema himalaicum,
Eutrema integrifolium,
Eutrema japonicum,
Eutrema lowndesii,
Eutrema parviflorum,
Eutrema platypetalum,
Eutrema pseudocordifolium,
Eutrema salsugineum,
Eutrema schulzii,
Eutrema sherriffii,
Eutrema tenue,
Eutrema thibeticum,
Eutrema verticillatum,
Eutrema violifolium,
Eutrema wuchengyii,
Eutrema yungshunense,
Eutrema yunnanense,
Eutrema xingshanensis,
Eutrema yungshunensis,
Eutrema nanum,
Eutrema zhuxiense,
Eutrema bulbiferum,
Eutrema tianshanense,
Eutrema nepalense,
Eutrema purii,
Eutrema renifolium,
Eutrema scapiflorum,
Eutrema minutissimum,
Eutrema sinense,
Eutrema baimashanicum,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,