Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
836774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 25: 18 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836109

Common Names

  • Chaetocarpus cordifolius
  • Cordifolius Chaetocarpus
  • Chaetocarpus Plant

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Description

Chaetocarpus cordifolius (also called 'Heart-leafed Chaetocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and can reach up to 10 cm in length. The flowers are small and yellow, and can be found in clusters of up to 10 blooms. It prefers moist, shady environments and is commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetocarpus cordifolius is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetocarpus cordifolius has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetocarpus cordifolius is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).

Where to Find Chaetocarpus cordifolius

Chaetocarpus cordifolius is native to the tropical forests of Central America.

Chaetocarpus cordifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetocarpus cordifolius?

Chaetocarpus cordifolius

What is the common name of Chaetocarpus cordifolius?

Heart-leaved Chaetocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Chaetocarpus cordifolius?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37339: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.