Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
538170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 331 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537502

Common Names

  • Anisotoma cordifolia
  • Heart-leaved Anisotoma
  • Heart-leaved Water-starwort

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Synonyms

  • Anisotomaria mollis (E.Mey.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Lophostephus mollis Harv. [unknown]
  • Anisotoma mollis (E.Mey.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum molle (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Cynoctonum molle E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Anisotoma cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Anisotoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotoma cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and colds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, stomach ailments, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisotoma cordifolia is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotoma cordifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in early spring or late summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one or two buds per section and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Anisotoma cordifolia

Anisotoma cordifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anisotoma cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotoma cordifolia?

Anisotoma cordifolia

What is the common name of Anisotoma cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Anisotoma

What is the natural habitat of Anisotoma cordifolia?

Dry forests and bushland

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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