Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
657908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] v. 406. 1819 [Dec 1819]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657240



Common Names

  • Drymaria firmula
  • Drymaria frutescens
  • Drymaria glaberrima


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Synonyms

  • Alsine media Vell. [unknown]
  • Alsine rotundifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Bufonia rotundifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Drymaria adenophora Urb. [unknown]
  • Drymaria cordata diandra (Sw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Drymaria cordata pacifica M.Mizush. [unknown]
  • Drymaria cordata puberula Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Drymaria diandra (Sw.) Macfad. [unknown]
  • Drymaria procumbens Rose [unknown]
  • Drymaria sessilifolia Fiori [unknown]
  • Holosteum cordatum L. [unknown]
  • Holosteum diandrum Sw. [unknown]
  • Drymaria cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Drymaria cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Stellaria adenophora (Urb.) León [unknown]

Description

Drymaria cordata (also called Heart-Leaf Drymaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that appear in summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Drymaria cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Drymaria cordata sub. diandra (Blume) J.A.Duke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drymaria cordata are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymaria cordata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Drymaria cordata

Drymaria cordata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Drymaria cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymaria cordata?

Drymaria cordata

What is the common name of Drymaria cordata?

Heartleaf Drymaria

What is the habitat of Drymaria cordata?

Drymaria cordata typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Drymaria genus

Drymaria anomala, Drymaria apetala, Drymaria arenarioides, Drymaria auriculipetala, Drymaria axillaris, Drymaria barkleyi, Drymaria coahuilana, Drymaria conzattii, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria cubana, Drymaria debilis, Drymaria depressa, Drymaria divaricata, Drymaria effusa, Drymaria elata, Drymaria engleriana, Drymaria excisa, Drymaria fasciculata, Drymaria firmula, Drymaria frutescens, Drymaria glaberrima, Drymaria glandulosa, Drymaria gracilis, Drymaria grandiflora, Drymaria holosteoides, Drymaria hypericifolia, Drymaria ladewii, Drymaria laxiflora, Drymaria leptophylla, Drymaria longepedunculata, Drymaria lyropetala, Drymaria malachioides, Drymaria molluginea, Drymaria monticola, Drymaria multiflora, Drymaria ortegioides, Drymaria ovata, Drymaria pachyphylla, Drymaria paposana, Drymaria pattersonii, Drymaria perennis, Drymaria polycarpoides, Drymaria praecox, Drymaria pratheri, Drymaria rotundifolia, Drymaria stellarioides, Drymaria stereophylla, Drymaria stipitata, Drymaria subumbellata, Drymaria suffruticosa,

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-2778492: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.