Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Species:
cordatula
ID:
1224495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 122 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223833



Common Names

  • Stachyurus cordatula
  • Heart-shaped Stachyurus
  • Cordatula Stachyurus


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Description

Stachyurus cordatula (also called Cordatula Stachyurus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyurus cordatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachyurus cordatula are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyurus cordatula is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stachyurus cordatula

Stachyurus cordatula is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

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