Dicrastylis cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
943664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 1: 461 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943002
Common Names
- Cordifolia Dicrastylis
- Heart-Leaved Dicrastylis
- Cordifolia-Shaped Dicrastylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicrastylis cordifolia (also called 'Heart-Leaved Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dicrastylis cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicrastylis cordifolia has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have round, heart-shaped leaves.
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Dicrastylis cordifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dicrastylis cordifolia
Dicrastylis cordifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dicrastylis genus
Dicrastylis globiflora, Dicrastylis rugosifolia, Dicrastylis cundeeleensis, Dicrastylis subterminalis, Dicrastylis kumarinensis, Dicrastylis mitchellii, Dicrastylis archeri, Dicrastylis beveridgei, Dicrastylis brunnea, Dicrastylis capitellata, Dicrastylis cordifolia, Dicrastylis corymbosa, Dicrastylis costelloi, Dicrastylis doranii, Dicrastylis exsuccosa, Dicrastylis flexuosa, Dicrastylis fulva, Dicrastylis georgei, Dicrastylis gilesii, Dicrastylis incana, Dicrastylis lewellinii, Dicrastylis linearifolia, Dicrastylis maritima, Dicrastylis micrantha, Dicrastylis nicholasii, Dicrastylis obovata, Dicrastylis parvifolia, Dicrastylis reticulata, Dicrastylis sessilifolia, Dicrastylis soliparma, Dicrastylis velutina, Dicrastylis verticillata,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61388: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.