Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
283975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 641 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283307



Common Names

  • Priva cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Priva
  • Heart-leaved Priva


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Synonyms

  • Buchnera cordifolia L.f. [deprecated]

Description

Priva cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Priva cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Priva cordifolia is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Priva cordifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the suckers should be done in spring or early summer. The suckers should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Priva cordifolia

Priva cordifolia can be found in Ethiopia

Priva cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Priva cordifolia?

Priva cordifolia

What is the common name of Priva cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Priva

What is the natural habitat of Priva cordifolia?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864499-1: 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].