Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 189 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564565
Common Names
- Berzelia cordifolia
- Heart-leaved Berzelia
- Cordifolia Berzelia
Description
Berzelia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Berzelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Berzelia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berzelia cordifolia is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berzelia cordifolia is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Berzelia cordifolia
Berzelia cordifolia can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa, including the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.
Berzelia cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berzelia cordifolia?
Berzelia cordifolia
What is the common name of Berzelia cordifolia?
Heart-leaved Berzelia
What is the natural habitat of Berzelia cordifolia?
It is found in dry grassland and scrub in South Africa.
Species in the Berzelia genus
Berzelia abrotanoides,
Berzelia alopecuroides,
Berzelia arachnoidea,
Berzelia burchellii,
Berzelia commutata,
Berzelia cordifolia,
Berzelia dregeana,
Berzelia ecklonii,
Berzelia galpinii,
Berzelia incurva,
Berzelia intermedia,
Berzelia lanuginosa,
Berzelia rubra,
Berzelia squarrosa,
Berzelia albiflora,
Berzelia stokoei,
Berzelia alopecurioides,
Species in the Bruniaceae family
Audouinia capitata,
Audouinia laxa,
Audouinia laevis,
Audouinia esterhuyseniae,
Audouinia hispida,
Berzelia abrotanoides,
Berzelia alopecuroides,
Berzelia arachnoidea,
Berzelia burchellii,
Berzelia commutata,
Berzelia cordifolia,
Berzelia dregeana,
Berzelia ecklonii,
Berzelia galpinii,
Berzelia incurva,
Berzelia intermedia,
Berzelia lanuginosa,
Berzelia rubra,
Berzelia squarrosa,
Berzelia albiflora,
Berzelia stokoei,
Berzelia alopecurioides,
Brunia cordata,
Brunia fragarioides,
Brunia laevis,
Brunia macrocephala,
Brunia microphylla,
Brunia neglecta,
Brunia noduliflora,
Brunia paleacea,
Brunia phylicoides,
Brunia squalida,
Brunia villosa,
Brunia virgata,
Brunia palustris,
Brunia compacta,
Brunia barnardii,
Brunia monostyla,
Brunia africana,
Brunia purpurea,
Brunia pentandra,
Brunia sphaerocephala,
Brunia monogyna,
Brunia powrieae,
Brunia oblongifolia,
Brunia pillansii,
Brunia esterhuyseniae,
Brunia trigyna,
Brunia schlechteri,
Brunia callunoides,