Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
452459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mexic. Neldeagt. Pl. : 22 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451791



Common Names

  • Cordifolia Myriocarpa
  • Heart-Leaved Myriocarpa
  • Myriocarpa


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Description

Myriocarpa cordifolia (also called 'heart-leaved myriocarpa', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it is found in Queensland and New South Wales. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forest, woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Myriocarpa cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myriocarpa cordifolia is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, round, greenish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, round, yellowish-green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriocarpa cordifolia is a slow-growing perennial that prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they are well established.

Where to Find Myriocarpa cordifolia

Myriocarpa cordifolia can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Myriocarpa cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriocarpa cordifolia?

Myriocarpa cordifolia

What is the common name of Myriocarpa cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Myriocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Myriocarpa cordifolia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854747-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.