Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
565233

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

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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.

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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 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,