Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
693038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 334 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692371



Common Names

  • Fresiera Cordata
  • Heart-shaped Freziera
  • Cordate Freziera


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Synonyms

  • Eroteum cordatum (Tul.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurotium cordatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurya cordata (Tul.) Szyszyl. [unknown]

Description

Freziera cordata (also called Cordata Freziera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3m, and has small, oval leaves. Its flowers are yellow, and it is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Freziera cordata is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and provides a good habitat for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Freziera cordata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Freziera cordata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall and is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Freziera cordata

Freziera cordata can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Freziera cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Freziera cordata?

Freziera cordata

What type of plant is Freziera cordata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae

Where is Freziera cordata native to?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Freziera genus

Freziera angulosa, Freziera arbutifolia, Freziera bonplandiana, Freziera caloneura, Freziera calophylla, Freziera candicans, Freziera canescens, Freziera carinata, Freziera chrysophylla, Freziera conocarpa, Freziera cordata, Freziera cuatrecasasii, Freziera dudleyi, Freziera echinata, Freziera euryoides, Freziera ferruginea, Freziera forerorum, Freziera friedrichsthaliana, Freziera grisebachii, Freziera guatemalensis, Freziera hieronymi, Freziera ilicioides, Freziera inaequilatera, Freziera jaramilloi, Freziera karsteniana, Freziera lanata, Freziera longipes, Freziera mexicana, Freziera microphylla, Freziera minima, Freziera monsonensis, Freziera nervosa, Freziera parva, Freziera reticulata, Freziera retinervia, Freziera roraimensis, Freziera sessiliflora, Freziera smithiana, Freziera spathulifolia, Freziera stuebelii, Freziera suberosa, Freziera subintegrifolia, Freziera tomentosa, Freziera undulata, Freziera verrucosa, Freziera cyanocantha, Freziera bradleyi, Freziera oxapampensis, Freziera incana, Freziera guaramacalana,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

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