Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
614678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Candollea 52(1): 159 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614010

Common Names

  • Heart-leaved Codonanthe
  • Heart-leaved Xyris
  • Codonanthe

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Description

Codonanthe cordifolia (also called Codonanthe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonanthe cordifolia is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonanthe cordifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonanthe cordifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codonanthe cordifolia

Codonanthe cordifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonanthe cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonanthe cordifolia?

Codonanthe cordifolia

What are the common names of Codonanthe cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Codonanthe

What is the natural habitat of Codonanthe cordifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730124: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.