Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
973040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Surinam. Select. : 176 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972378



Common Names

  • Geophila cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Geophila
  • Geophila Palm


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Description

Geophila cordata (also called Heart-shaped Geophila, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m, with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and frequent rain.

Uses & Benefits

Geophila cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geophila cordifolia var. cordifolia
Geophila cordifolia var. peruviana Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geophila cordifolia are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geophila cordifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Geophila cordifolia

Geophila cordifolia is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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