Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
982037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 296 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981375



Common Names

  • Hemipilia cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Hemipilia
  • Heart-Leaved Hemipilia


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Description

Hemipilia cordifolia (also called Hemipilia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hemipilia cordifolia is a small shrub with yellow flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemipilia cordifolia has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemipilia cordifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Hemipilia cordifolia

Hemipilia cordifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98222: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.