Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
385647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 269 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384979

Common Names

  • Cordifolium Primrose
  • Cordifolium Water Primrose
  • Cordifolium Brazilian Primrose

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Synonyms

  • Oxypetalum gothofreda Schult. [unknown]
  • Gothofreda cordifolia Vent. [unknown]

Description

Oxypetalum cordifolium (also called 'Heart-leaved Oxypetalum', 'Heart-leaved Waxflower' and 'Heart-leaved Waxplant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxypetalum cordifolium is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxypetalum cordifolium sub. mexiae (Malme) Fontella & Goyder
Oxypetalum cordifolium sub. pedicellatum (Decne.) Fontella & Goyder
Oxypetalum cordifolium sub. brasiliense (Decne.) Fontella & Goyder
Oxypetalum cordifolium sub. cordifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxypetalum cordifolium has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxypetalum cordifolium is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Oxypetalum cordifolium

Oxypetalum cordifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Oxypetalum cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxypetalum cordifolium?

Oxypetalum cordifolium

What is the common name of Oxypetalum cordifolium?

Heart-leaved Oxypetalum

What is the natural habitat of Oxypetalum cordifolium?

Grasslands, scrub and rocky places

Species in the Oxypetalum genus

Oxypetalum suboppositum, Oxypetalum subcapitatum, Oxypetalum strictum, Oxypetalum stipatum, Oxypetalum schenckii, Oxypetalum rusticum, Oxypetalum rojasianum, Oxypetalum warmingii, Oxypetalum wightianum, Oxypetalum reitzii, Oxypetalum chodatianum, Oxypetalum ceratostemma, Oxypetalum capitatum, Oxypetalum brachystephanum, Oxypetalum insigne, Oxypetalum incanum, Oxypetalum humile, Oxypetalum cordifolium, Oxypetalum hilarianum, Oxypetalum banksii, Oxypetalum helios, Oxypetalum crispum, Oxypetalum costae, Oxypetalum barberoanum, Oxypetalum appendiculatum, Oxypetalum balansae, Oxypetalum aurantiacum, Oxypetalum arnottianum, Oxypetalum alpinum, Oxypetalum acerosum, Oxypetalum aequaliflorum, Oxypetalum arachnoideum, Oxypetalum pilosum, Oxypetalum patulum, Oxypetalum reflexum, Oxypetalum polyanthum, Oxypetalum pardense, Oxypetalum martii, Oxypetalum marginatum, Oxypetalum marambaiense, Oxypetalum macrolepis, Oxypetalum lutescens, Oxypetalum leonii, Oxypetalum kleinii, Oxypetalum jacobinae, Oxypetalum lineare, Oxypetalum pannosum, Oxypetalum pachygynum, Oxypetalum pachyglossum, Oxypetalum ophiuroideum,

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-2390525: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.