Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
velutina
ID:
1259648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 94 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258986



Common Names

  • Velutina Cardiochlamys
  • Velutina Plant
  • Velutina Plant


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Description

Cardiochlamys velutina (also called Velvet Cardiochlamys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cardiochlamys velutina is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardiochlamys velutina is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardiochlamys velutina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cardiochlamys velutina

Cardiochlamys velutina can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.

Cardiochlamys velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardiochlamys velutina?

Cardiochlamys velutina

What is the family of Cardiochlamys velutina?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Cardiochlamys velutina?

Velvet Cardiochlamys

Species in the Cardiochlamys genus

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

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