Siphanthera cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1079558
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 400 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078896
Common Names
- Heart-leaf Siphanthera
- Cordifolia Siphanthera
- Siphanthera cordifolia
Searching for Siphanthera cordifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siphanthera cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphanthera cordifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Siphanthera cordifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Siphanthera cordifolia is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers.
Where to Find Siphanthera cordifolia
Siphanthera cordifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300235: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.