Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cordatifolium
ID:
372678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Silveira

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serr. Min. : 14 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372010

Common Names

  • Metastelma cordatifolium
  • Cordate-Leaved Metastelma
  • Cordate Metastelma

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Description

Metastelma cordatifolium (also called Heart-leaved Metastelma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma cordatifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma cordatifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma cordatifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Metastelma cordatifolium

Metastelma cordatifolium can be found in the Venezuelan Andes and the Sierra de la Neblina in the Amazonas state of Venezuela.

Metastelma cordatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma cordatifolium?

Metastelma cordatifolium

What is the common name of Metastelma cordatifolium?

Heart-leaved Metastelma

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma cordatifolium?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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,