Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. i. 103. t. 84.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276172
Common Names
- Siphanthera cordata
- Cordate Siphanthera
- Heart-Leaf Siphanthera
Description
Siphanthera cordata (also called Heart-leaved Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Siphanthera cordata are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphanthera cordata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Siphanthera cordata
Siphanthera cordata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Siphanthera cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphanthera cordata?
Siphanthera cordata
What is the common name of Siphanthera cordata?
Heart-leaved Siphanthera
Where is Siphanthera cordata native to?
Mexico and Central America
Species in the Siphanthera genus
Siphanthera ramosissima,
Siphanthera vaupesana,
Siphanthera villosa,
Siphanthera todziae,
Siphanthera wurdackii,
Siphanthera miqueliana,
Siphanthera gracillima,
Siphanthera cordifolia,
Siphanthera hostmannii,
Siphanthera arenaria,
Siphanthera robusta,
Siphanthera duidae,
Siphanthera cowanii,
Siphanthera fasciculata,
Siphanthera subtilis,
Siphanthera foliosa,
Siphanthera cordata,
Siphanthera dawsonii,
Siphanthera paludosa,
Siphanthera capillaris,
Siphanthera glazioviana,
Siphanthera microphylla,
Siphanthera pratensis,
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,