Simira cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 306 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311151
Common Names
- Simira cordifolia
- Heart-leaved Simira
- Cordifolia Simira
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- Sickingia cordifolia Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Simira cordifolia (also called Simira, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Simira cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Simira cordifolia are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simira cordifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Simira cordifolia
Simira cordifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Simira cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simira cordifolia?
Simira cordifolia
What is the common name of Simira cordifolia?
Cordifolia
What is the natural habitat of Simira cordifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Species in the Simira genus
Simira aristeguietae, Simira cesariana, Simira cordifolia, Simira corumbensis, Simira ecuadorensis, Simira eliezeriana, Simira erythroxylon, Simira fragrans, Simira gardneriana, Simira goudotii, Simira grazielae, Simira hadrantha, Simira hatschbachiorum, Simira hexandra, Simira hirsuta, Simira ignicola, Simira klugei, Simira lezamae, Simira longifolia, Simira macrocrater, Simira maxonii, Simira mexicana, Simira mollis, Simira paraensis, Simira paraguayensis, Simira pikia, Simira pilosa, Simira rhodoclada, Simira rubescens, Simira rubra, Simira salvadorensis, Simira sampaioana, Simira standleyi, Simira tinctoria, Simira williamsii, Simira wurdackii, Simira walteri, Simira panamensis, Simira podocarpa, Simira colorata, Simira robusta, Simira alba,
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-192304: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.