Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
251184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
De Orchid. Eur. : 37 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250516



Common Names

  • Neottia Cordata
  • Cordata Rose
  • Cordata's Rose


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Synonyms

  • Listera cordata (L.) R.Br. in W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Listera cordata chlorantha Beauverd [unknown]
  • Listera cordata nephrophylla (Rydb.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Listera cordata rubescens P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Listera cordata tetraphylla Lavoie [unknown]
  • Listera cordata trifolia (Asch. & Graebn.) Paucă & Ştefur. [unknown]
  • Listera cordata variegata P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Listera cordata viridens P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Listera nephrophylla Rydb. [unknown]
  • Neottia nephrophylla (Rydb.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Ophrys cordata L. [unknown]
  • Ophrys nephrophylla Rydb. [unknown]
  • Pollinirhiza cordata Dulac [unknown]
  • Serapias cordata Steud. [unknown]
  • Bifolium cordatum Nieuwl. [illegitimate]
  • Listera cordata disjuncta Lepage [unknown]
  • Listera cordata nephrophylla (Rydb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Cymbidium cordatum Londes [unknown]
  • Diphryllum cordatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Distomaea cordata Spenn. [unknown]
  • Epipactis cordata All. [unknown]
  • Helleborine cordata F.W.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Neottia cordata (also called Heart-leaved twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to North America and Europe. It is a small, perennial plant with a single, erect stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neottia cordata is a small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia cordata is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Neottia cordata

Neottia cordata is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Neottia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia cordata?

Neottia cordata

What type of plant is Neottia cordata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Neottia cordata native to?

It is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Neottia genus

Neottia acuminata, Neottia alternifolia, Neottia auriculata, Neottia bambusetorum, Neottia banksiana, Neottia biflora, Neottia borealis, Neottia brevicaulis, Neottia brevilabris, Neottia camtschatea, Neottia convallarioides, Neottia cordata, Neottia deltoidea, Neottia dentata, Neottia divaricata, Neottia flabellata, Neottia gaudissartii, Neottia inayatii, Neottia japonica, Neottia karoana, Neottia kiusiana, Neottia listeroides, Neottia longicaulis, Neottia mackinnonii, Neottia makinoana, Neottia megalochila, Neottia microglottis, Neottia morrisonicola, Neottia mucronata, Neottia nanchuanica, Neottia nandadeviensis, Neottia nankomontana, Neottia nepalensis, Neottia nidus-avis, Neottia nipponica, Neottia oblata, Neottia ovata, Neottia pantlingii, Neottia papilligera, Neottia pinetorum, Neottia pseudonipponica, Neottia puberula, Neottia smallii, Neottia smithiana, Neottia smithii, Neottia taizanensis, Neottia tenii, Neottia tenuis, Neottia unguiculata, Neottia ussuriensis,

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-134197: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.