Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
1228937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose & Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 33: 66 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228275



Common Names

  • Podopterus cordifolius
  • Cordifolius Podopterus
  • Podopterus


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Description

Podopterus cordifolius (also called 'Cordate-Leaved Podopterus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, cordate-shaped leaves with a light green color and a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Podopterus cordifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podopterus cordifolius is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podopterus cordifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Podopterus cordifolius

Podopterus cordifolius can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50053999: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.