Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
609610

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 365 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608942

Common Names

  • Cordifolia Claytonia
  • Claytonia cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Claytonia

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Synonyms

  • Claytonia sibirica cordifolia (S.Watson) R.J.Davis [unknown]
  • Montia cordifolia (S.Watson) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Limnia cordifolia (S.Watson) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Claytonia cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved Springbeauty, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 20 cm in height. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia cordifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia cordifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Claytonia cordifolia

Claytonia cordifolia can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and north to New York and New Jersey.

Claytonia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia cordifolia?

Claytonia cordifolia

What is the common name of Claytonia cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia cordifolia?

Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725068: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.