Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1104938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 19: 372 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104276

Common Names

  • Telosma cordata
  • Telosma Cordata
  • Telosma cordata vine

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Description

Telosma cordata (also called Heart-leaved Telosma, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in woodlands, thickets, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Telosma cordata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telosma cordata is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telosma cordata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Telosma cordata

Telosma cordata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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 tro-2608429: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.