Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
239864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 33 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239196



Common Names

  • Meehania cordata
  • Meehania
  • Cordata


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Synonyms

  • Cedronella cordata Benth. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum cordatum Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Meehania cordata (also called Heart-leaved meehania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Meehania cordata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meehania cordata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meehania cordata is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Meehania cordata

Meehania cordata can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Meehania cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meehania cordata?

Meehania cordata

What is the natural habitat of Meehania cordata?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Meehania cordata?

Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123274: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.