Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
180506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fearing ex McVaugh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 356 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179835

Common Names

  • Cologania Cordata
  • Cordata Cologania
  • Cologania Heartleaf

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Description

Cologania cordata (also called Heart-Leaved Cologania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cologania cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cologania cordata has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cologania cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Cologania cordata

Cologania cordata is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Cologania cordata FAQ

What is the common name of Cologania cordata?

Heart-shaped cologania

What is the scientific name of Heart-shaped cologania?

Cologania cordata

What is the habitat of Cologania cordata?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Olin S. Fearing (1928-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fearing' in the authors string.