Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
520948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 331 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520280

Common Names

  • Heart-Leaved Adenosma
  • Adenosma Cordifolium
  • Heart-Leaved Adenosma

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Description

Adenosma cordifolium (also called Cordifolium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenosma cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenosma cordifolium is a small, white, tubular flower which grows in clusters at the end of the branches. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenosma cordifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Adenosma cordifolium

Adenosma cordifolium can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Adenosma cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenosma cordifolium?

Adenosma cordifolium

What is the family of Adenosma cordifolium?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Adenosma cordifolium?

Heart-leaved Adenosma

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798426-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].