Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cordatum
ID:
624244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) M.R.Almeida

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 3A: 239 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623576

Common Names

  • Cosmostigma cordatum
  • Heart-shaped Cosmostigma
  • Heart-form Cosmostigma

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Synonyms

  • Tylophora punctata Kostel. [unknown]
  • Asclepias racemosa Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Cosmostigma acuminatum Wight [unknown]
  • Cosmostigma racemosum Wight [unknown]
  • Cosmostigma racemosum glandulosum Costantin [unknown]
  • Hemidesmus cordatus (Poir.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Periploca cordata Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cosmostigma cordatum (also called 'Heart-shaped Cosmostigma', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmostigma cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmostigma cordatum has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmostigma cordatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cosmostigma cordatum

Cosmostigma cordatum is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

Cosmostigma cordatum FAQ

What is the common name of Cosmostigma cordatum?

Heart-Shaped Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cosmostigma cordatum?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in Mexico

What is the size of Cosmostigma cordatum?

It typically grows to a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm)

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2739950: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.