Status:
valid
Authors:
Bong.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 4(2, Bot.): 141 (fig. 2). (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251101
Common Names
- Lithobium
- Cordate Lithobium
- Cordatum Lithobium
Description
Lithobium cordatum (also called Heart-shaped Lithobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia, and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithobium cordatum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and aquariums. It is known for its attractive foliage and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lithobium cordatum are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithobium cordatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lithobium cordatum
Lithobium cordatum can be found in the Amazon region of Brazil.
Lithobium cordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithobium cordatum?
Lithobium cordatum
What is the common name of Lithobium cordatum?
Heart-shaped Lithobium
What is the natural habitat of Lithobium cordatum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Lithobium 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,