Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1016269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
rjp

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015607



Common Names

  • Cordifolia Meadowsweet
  • Spiraeanthus Cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Meadowsweet


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Description

Spiraeanthus cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub with a sprawling habit, growing to 1–2 m tall. Its leaves are heart-shaped, with serrated edges. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are small, black berries.

Uses & Benefits

Spiraeanthus cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiraeanthus cordifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a reddish-brown stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiraeanthus cordifolia is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Spiraeanthus cordifolia

Spiraeanthus cordifolia can be found in the forests of Central and Eastern Europe.

Species in the Spiraeanthus genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6248: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.