Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Romero, D.Nunes & M.J.Rocha
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 44(3): 664. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032330
Common Names
- Fritzschia cordifolia
- Heart-leaved Fritzschia
- Heart-leaved-flowered Fritzschia
Description
Fritzschia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Fritzschia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along rivers. It has simple, opposite leaves, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Fritzschia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Fritzschia cordifolia flower is a white, five-petaled bloom with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fritzschia cordifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
Where to Find Fritzschia cordifolia
Fritzschia cordifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Fritzschia cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fritzschia cordifolia?
Fritzschia cordifolia
What is the common name of Fritzschia cordifolia?
Heart-leaved Fritzschia
What is the natural habitat of Fritzschia cordifolia?
Rocky slopes and cliffs
Species in the Fritzschia genus
Fritzschia anisostemon,
Fritzschia erecta,
Fritzschia integrifolia,
Fritzschia furnensis,
Fritzschia sertularia,
Fritzschia sessilis,
Fritzschia edmundoi,
Fritzschia rupestris,
Fritzschia cordifolia,
Fritzschia lanceiflora,
Fritzschia stenodon,
Fritzschia recubans,
Fritzschia atropurpurea,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,