Pearcea cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1237654
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Kvist & L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 84: 22 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236992
Common Names
- Pearcea cordata
- Heart-leaved Pearcea
- Heart Pearcea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pearcea cordata (also called P. cordata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thick stem and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pearcea cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pearcea cordata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pearcea cordata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be at least 4 inches long. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Pearcea cordata
Pearcea cordata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Pearcea cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pearcea cordata?
Pearcea cordata
What is the natural habitat of Pearcea cordata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
What is the average size of Pearcea cordata?
The average size is around 10 cm in length
Species in the Pearcea genus
Pearcea fuscicalyx, Pearcea bella, Pearcea pileifolia, Pearcea purpurea, Pearcea sprucei, Pearcea hypocyrtiflora, Pearcea hispidissima, Pearcea bilabiata, Pearcea strigosa, Pearcea schimpfii, Pearcea abunda, Pearcea rhodotricha, Pearcea reticulata, Pearcea cordata, Pearcea glabrata, Pearcea gracilis, Pearcea intermedia, Pearcea grandifolia,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50092527: Based on the initial data import
Lars Peter Kvist (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Kvist' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.