Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
681812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg ex Curran

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(4): 137 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681145



Common Names

  • Cordata Eucnide
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri


Searching for Eucnide cordata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eucnide cordata (also called Heart-leaved Eucnide, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to North America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eucnide cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucnide cordata has small white flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

Searching for Eucnide cordata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eucnide cordata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Eucnide cordata is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Eucnide cordata

Eucnide cordata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802724: Based on the initial data import
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.
Mary Katharine Brandegee (1844-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curran' in the authors string.