Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1105111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 29A(13): 4 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104449

Common Names

  • Tassadia cordata
  • Heart-Shaped Tassadia
  • Heart-Shaped Star-Root

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Uses & Benefits

Tassadia cordata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tassadia cordata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tassadia cordata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Tassadia cordata

Tassadia cordata can be found in India.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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