Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
823839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockburn ex Prance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 364 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823173

Common Names

  • Atuna Cordata
  • Cordata Orchid
  • Cordata Orchid

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Description

Atuna cordata (also called Cordata atuna, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Atuna cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atuna cordata is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atuna cordata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Atuna cordata

Atuna cordata can be found in the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Atuna cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atuna cordata?

Atuna cordata

What is the common name of Atuna cordata?

Heart-shaped Atuna

What is the habitat of Atuna cordata?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360808: Based on the initial data import
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Cockburn (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockburn' in the authors string.