Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
704477

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 96 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703810



Common Names

  • Cordifolia Globularia
  • Globularia cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Globularia


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Description

Globularia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Globularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and is found in the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Globularia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Globularia cordifolia sub. neapolitana (O.Schwarz) Milletti ex Del Guacchio, Innangi & P.Caputo
Globularia cordifolia sub. cordifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Globularia cordifolia is blue and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Globularia cordifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, rounded, gray-green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Globularia cordifolia

Globularia cordifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Globularia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia cordifolia?

Globularia cordifolia

What is the common name of Globularia cordifolia?

Heart-Leaf Globe Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Globularia cordifolia?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813062-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].