Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 772 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667276
Common Names
- Emplectanthus cordatus
- Cordatus Emplectanthus
- Cordatus Emplectanthus Lily
Description
Emplectanthus cordatus (also called Heart-leaved Emplectanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has elliptic-oblong leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Emplectanthus cordatus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or border plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emplectanthus cordatus has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, obovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emplectanthus cordatus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Emplectanthus cordatus
Emplectanthus cordatus can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Emplectanthus cordatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emplectanthus cordatus?
Emplectanthus cordatus
What is the common name of Emplectanthus cordatus?
Cordate-leaved Emplectanthus
What is the natural habitat of Emplectanthus cordatus?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Emplectanthus genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,