Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
221175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 160 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220504

Common Names

  • Kadua cordata
  • Cordata Kadua
  • Cordata's Kadua

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Synonyms

  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana Steud. [valid]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana glauca (Meyen) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana glauca (Meyen) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana secundiflora (Hillebr.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana secundiflora (Hillebr.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana tenuifolia Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis schlechtendahliana tenuifolia Fosberg [unknown]

Description

Kadua cordata (also called Cordata Kadua, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kadua cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kadua cordata sub. cordata
Kadua cordata sub. remyi (Hillebr.) W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Kadua cordata sub. waimeae (Wawra) W.L.Wagner & Lorence

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadua cordata has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadua cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with hot summers. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kadua cordata

Kadua cordata can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Kadua cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadua cordata?

Kadua cordata

What type of plant is Kadua cordata?

Shrub

What is the native range of Kadua cordata?

Hawaii

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105450: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.