Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subcordatus
ID:
1239819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) D.A.Sutton

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 477 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239157

Common Names

  • Subcordatus Sairocarpus
  • Sairocarpus
  • Subcordatus

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Description

Sairocarpus subcordatus (also called Subcordate Sairocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to China, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sairocarpus subcordatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sairocarpus subcordatus are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sairocarpus subcordatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Sairocarpus subcordatus

Sairocarpus subcordatus can be found in the United States.

Sairocarpus subcordatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sairocarpus subcordatus?

Sairocarpus subcordatus

What is the common name of Sairocarpus subcordatus?

Subcordate Sairocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Sairocarpus subcordatus?

Forests and woodlands in Taiwan

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284516-2: 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].