Cardionema kurtzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurtzii
ID:
588497
Status:
valid
Authors:
Subils
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Lorentzia 3: 8 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587829
Common Names
- Cardionema kurtzii
- Kurtz's Cardionema
- Kurtz's Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cardionema kurtzii (also called Kurtz's Cardionema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found growing on rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cardionema kurtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cardionema kurtzii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cardionema kurtzii is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, the soil should be well-drained and the plant should be kept in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it occasionally.
Where to Find Cardionema kurtzii
Cardionema kurtzii is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Cardionema kurtzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cardionema kurtzii?
Cardionema kurtzii
What is the family of Cardionema kurtzii?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the common name of Cardionema kurtzii?
Kurtz's Cardionema
Species in the Cardionema genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700741: Based on the initial data import
Rosa Subils (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subils' in the authors string.