Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
687746

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1013 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687079



Common Names

  • Fevillea cordifolia
  • Heartleaf Fevillea
  • Heartleaf Fevillea Vine


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Synonyms

  • Nhandiroba scandens Desc. [unknown]
  • Fevillea cordifolia hederacea (Poir.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Fevillea hederacea Poir. [unknown]
  • Fevillea javilla Kunth [unknown]
  • Fevillea karstenii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Fevillea moorei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fevillea punctata Poir. [unknown]
  • Fevillea scandens L. [unknown]
  • Fevillea triloba Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Fevillea trilobata Reich. [unknown]
  • Fevillea uncipetala Kuhlm. [unknown]
  • Bryonia punctata L. [unknown]
  • Nhandiroba karstenii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nhandiroba moorei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Siolmatra mexiae Standl. [unknown]
  • Nhandiroba cordifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trichosanthes punctata (L.) L. [unknown]

Description

Fevillea cordifolia (also called the Heart-Leaved Fevillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fevillea cordifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fevillea cordifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fevillea cordifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fevillea cordifolia

Fevillea cordifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fevillea cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fevillea cordifolia?

Fevillea cordifolia

What type of plant is Fevillea cordifolia?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fevillea cordifolia?

Brazil

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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