Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cordata
ID:
254286

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 728 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253618

Common Names

  • Cordata Basil
  • Cordata Tulsi
  • Cordata Sacred Basil

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Description

Octarrhena cordata (also called Heart-shaped Octarrhena, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, Indonesia. It grows in montane and submontane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octarrhena cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octarrhena cordata has white flowers with a yellow tinge and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octarrhena cordata is a tropical shrub that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is kept lightly moist. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Octarrhena cordata

Octarrhena cordata can be found in the Philippines.

Octarrhena cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octarrhena cordata?

Octarrhena cordata

What is the family of Octarrhena cordata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Octarrhena cordata?

Cordate Octarrhena

Species in the Octarrhena genus

Octarrhena amesiana, Octarrhena angraecoides, Octarrhena aristata, Octarrhena bilabrata, Octarrhena calceiformis, Octarrhena celebica, Octarrhena cordata, Octarrhena cucullifera, Octarrhena cupulilabra, Octarrhena cylindrica, Octarrhena cymbiformis, Octarrhena elmeri, Octarrhena ensifolia, Octarrhena exigua, Octarrhena filiformis, Octarrhena firmula, Octarrhena gemmifera, Octarrhena gibbosa, Octarrhena goliathensis, Octarrhena hastipetala, Octarrhena lorentzii, Octarrhena macgregorii, Octarrhena miniata, Octarrhena oberonioides, Octarrhena obovata, Octarrhena parvula, Octarrhena platyrachis, Octarrhena purpurei-ocellata, Octarrhena pusilla, Octarrhena saccolabioides, Octarrhena salmonea, Octarrhena tenuis, Octarrhena torricellensis, Octarrhena trigona, Octarrhena umbellulata, Octarrhena vanvuurenii, Octarrhena vitellina, Octarrhena wariana, Octarrhena angustifolia, Octarrhena angustissima, Octarrhena aporoides, Octarrhena brassii, Octarrhena falcifolia, Octarrhena gracilis, Octarrhena latipetala, Octarrhena podochiloides, Octarrhena reflexa, Octarrhena spathulata, Octarrhena uniflora, Octarrhena mendumiana,

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-137184: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.