Dissotidendron cordatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
1555947
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(3): 605. 2017 [23 Jun 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035228
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Dissotidendron cordatum (also called Heart-shaped Dissotidendron, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of up to 4 m. It prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Dissotidendron cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissotidendron cordatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissotidendron cordatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Dissotidendron cordatum
Dissotidendron cordatum can be found in India.
Dissotidendron cordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissotidendron cordatum?
Dissotidendron cordatum
What is the common name of Dissotidendron cordatum?
Heart-leaved dissotidendron
What is the family of Dissotidendron cordatum?
Melastomataceae
Species in the Dissotidendron genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,