Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
227909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 11: 5 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227239



Common Names

  • Heart-leaved Leucocroton
  • Heart-leaved Wild Sage
  • Heart-leaved Sage


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Synonyms

  • Lasiocroton cordifolius Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Leucocroton cordifolius (also called Heart-Leaved Leucocroton, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in rainforest and cloud forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucocroton cordifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in some parts of South America.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucocroton cordifolius has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucocroton cordifolius is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Leucocroton cordifolius

Leucocroton cordifolius is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Leucocroton cordifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucocroton cordifolius?

Leucocroton cordifolius

What are the common names of Leucocroton cordifolius?

Heart-Leaved Leucocroton

What is the natural habitat of Leucocroton cordifolius?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and marshes

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111959: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.