Alectryon cardiocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiocarpus
ID:
526120
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Blumea 32: 221 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525452
Common Names
- Cardiocarpus Alectryon
- Cardiocarpus Bur-Marigold
- Cardiocarpus Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alectryon cardiocarpus (also called 'Heart-Fruited Alectryon', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon cardiocarpus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alectryon cardiocarpus has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alectryon cardiocarpus is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Alectryon cardiocarpus
Alectryon cardiocarpus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Alectryon cardiocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon cardiocarpus?
Alectryon cardiocarpus
What is the common name of Alectryon cardiocarpus?
Cardiocarpus Alectryon
Where is Alectryon cardiocarpus found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Alectryon genus
Alectryon affinis, Alectryon bleeseri, Alectryon cardiocarpus, Alectryon carinatus, Alectryon celebicus, Alectryon connatum, Alectryon coriaceus, Alectryon diversifolius, Alectryon excelsus, Alectryon excisus, Alectryon ferrugineum, Alectryon forsythii, Alectryon fuscus, Alectryon glaber, Alectryon grandifolius, Alectryon inaequilaterus, Alectryon kangeanensis, Alectryon kimberleyanus, Alectryon laevis, Alectryon macrococcum, Alectryon macrophyllus, Alectryon mahoe, Alectryon mollis, Alectryon myrmecophilus, Alectryon ochraceus, Alectryon oleifolius, Alectryon pubescens, Alectryon ramiflorus, Alectryon repandodentatus, Alectryon reticulatus, Alectryon samoensis, Alectryon semicinereum, Alectryon serratus, Alectryon sphaerococcum, Alectryon strigosus, Alectryon subcinereum, Alectryon subdentatum, Alectryon tomentosum, Alectryon tropicus, Alectryon unilobatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2627995: Based on the initial data import
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.