Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cordata
ID:
1276834

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


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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.

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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 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,