Exellodendron cordatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
832708
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 9: 197 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832043
Common Names
- Exellodendron cordatum
- Cordatum Exellodendron
- Heart-shaped Exellodendron
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Exellodendron cordatum (also called Spiny-leaved Exellodendron, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, and it is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky, dry areas and in scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Exellodendron cordatum is used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, and as an accent plant in perennial borders. It is also used as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exellodendron cordatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.
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Exellodendron cordatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a sandy soil in a sunny location. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Exellodendron cordatum
Exellodendron cordatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Exellodendron genus
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-369273: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.