Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
1233223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 32: 8 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232561

Common Names

  • Macleania cardiophylla
  • Cardiophylla Macleania
  • Heartleaf Macleania

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Description

Macleania cardiophylla (also called 'Heart-leaved Macleania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Taiwan and is found in subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macleania cardiophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania cardiophylla is a small, evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Macleania cardiophylla

Macleania cardiophylla is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Macleania cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macleania cardiophylla?

Macleania cardiophylla

What is the common name of Macleania cardiophylla?

Heart-leaved Macleania

What is the natural habitat of Macleania cardiophylla?

Moist woods and rocky slopes

Species in the Macleania genus

Macleania alata, Macleania amplexicaulis, Macleania angulata, Macleania antioquiae, Macleania benthamiana, Macleania bullata, Macleania cardiophylla, Macleania coccinea, Macleania coccoloboides, Macleania cordata, Macleania cordifolia, Macleania costeroides, Macleania crassa, Macleania dodsonii, Macleania ecuadorensis, Macleania epiphytica, Macleania ericae, Macleania farinosa, Macleania floribunda, Macleania hirtiflora, Macleania humboldtiana, Macleania insignis, Macleania laurefolia, Macleania loeseneriana, Macleania longiflora, Macleania macrantha, Macleania maldonadensis, Macleania mollis, Macleania nervosa, Macleania pauciflora, Macleania penduliflora, Macleania pentaptera, Macleania pilgeriana, Macleania poortmannii, Macleania pubiflora, Macleania pulchra, Macleania recumbens, Macleania robusta, Macleania rotundifolia, Macleania rupestris, Macleania salapa, Macleania smithiana, Macleania speciosissima, Macleania spectabilis, Macleania stricta, Macleania subracemosa, Macleania subsessilis, Macleania talamancensis, Macleania tenuiflora, Macleania tenuifolia,

Species in the Ericaceae family