Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cardinea
ID:
1241342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Meve

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 197: 235 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240680

Common Names

  • Neoschumannia cardinea
  • Cardine Neoschumannia
  • Cardine Neoschumann

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Description

Neoschumannia cardinea (also called Heart-leaved Neoschumannia, among many other common names) is a small herb native to South America. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Neoschumannia cardinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neoschumannia cardinea are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoschumannia cardinea is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Neoschumannia cardinea

Neoschumannia cardinea can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Neoschumannia cardinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoschumannia cardinea?

Neoschumannia cardinea

What type of plant is Neoschumannia cardinea?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Neoschumannia cardinea?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50108434: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.