Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
802232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 495 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801566



Common Names

  • Zuckertia cordata
  • Cordata Zuckertia
  • Zuckertia Cordata


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Description

Zuckertia cordata (also called Heart-shaped Zuckertia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are light green and glossy, and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in areas of high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Zuckertia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zuckertia cordata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caperonia linearifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Zuckertia cordata

Zuckertia cordata is native to the Andes region of South America.

Zuckertia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zuckertia cordata?

Zuckertia cordata

What is the common name of Zuckertia cordata?

Heart-Leaved Zuckertia

What is the natural habitat of Zuckertia cordata?

Grassy areas

Species in the Zuckertia genus

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,