Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1554877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trudgen ex Rye

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 52. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034408


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Description

Scholtzia cordata (also called Heart-leaved Scholtzia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The plant has small, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scholtzia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scholtzia cordata is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scholtzia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Scholtzia cordata

Scholtzia cordata can be found in the Caribbean region of South America.

Scholtzia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scholtzia cordata?

Scholtzia cordata

What is the common name of Scholtzia cordata?

Cordata Scholtzia

What is the habitat of Scholtzia cordata?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Scholtzia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,