Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
645357

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 151 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644689



Common Names

  • Diascia Cordata
  • Heart-shaped Diascia
  • Cordata Diascia


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Description

Diascia cordata (also called Heart-shaped Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with pink flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to South Africa and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia cordata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Diascia cordata has small, pink flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia cordata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot in spring or early summer. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in early summer and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Diascia cordata

Diascia cordata can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Diascia cordata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Diascia cordata?

Diascia cordata prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the best soil type for Diascia cordata?

Diascia cordata prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Diascia cordata need?

Diascia cordata prefers full sun to part shade.

Species in the Diascia genus

Diascia aliciae, Diascia alonsooides, Diascia anastrepta, Diascia ausana, Diascia austromontana, Diascia barberae, Diascia batteniana, Diascia bergiana, Diascia bicolor, Diascia capensis, Diascia capsularis, Diascia cardiosepala, Diascia cordata, Diascia cuneata, Diascia decipiens, Diascia dielsiana, Diascia diffusa, Diascia dissimulans, Diascia ellaphieae, Diascia elongata, Diascia engleri, Diascia esterhuyseniae, Diascia fetcaniensis, Diascia fragrans, Diascia glandulosa, Diascia gracilis, Diascia hexensis, Diascia humilis, Diascia insignis, Diascia integerrima, Diascia lewisiae, Diascia lilacina, Diascia longicornis, Diascia macrophylla, Diascia maculata, Diascia megathura, Diascia minutiflora, Diascia mollis, Diascia namaquensis, Diascia nana, Diascia nodosa, Diascia pachyceras, Diascia parviflora, Diascia patens, Diascia pentheri, Diascia personata, Diascia purpurea, Diascia racemulosa, Diascia ramosa, Diascia rigescens,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801898-1: 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].