Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
1243599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 772 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242937



Common Names

  • Cardiophylla Helmontia
  • Helmontia Cardiophylla
  • Heart-Leaved Helmontia


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Description

Helmontia cardiophylla (also called Heart-leaved Helmontia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia, typically growing to a height of 1–2 m. It has a rounded habit, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Helmontia cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helmontia cardiophylla are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helmontia cardiophylla is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide in spring or autumn and replant in moist soil.

Where to Find Helmontia cardiophylla

Helmontia cardiophylla is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Helmontia cardiophylla FAQ

What type of plant is Helmontia cardiophylla?

Helmontia cardiophylla is a type of annual herb.

Where does Helmontia cardiophylla grow?

Helmontia cardiophylla is native to North America.

What are the care requirements for Helmontia cardiophylla?

Helmontia cardiophylla prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

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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