Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
158933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg ex Triana) Krasser

Source:
ipni

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(Abt. 7): 149 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158262

Common Names

  • Heart-leaf Fern
  • Finger Fern
  • Fern-leaf Fern

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Description

Pseudoernestia cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved Ernestia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoernestia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoernestia cordifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoernestia cordifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pseudoernestia cordifolia

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

Pseudoernestia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoernestia cordifolia?

Pseudoernestia cordifolia

What are the common names of Pseudoernestia cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Pseudoernestia

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoernestia cordifolia?

Tropical moist montane forests

Species in the Pseudoernestia genus

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,

References

José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.
Fridolin Krasser (1863-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211345-2: Based on the initial data import