Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
641679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.S.Sm.) Jackes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 122 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641011

Common Names

  • Dendrocnide cordifolia
  • Cordifolia Dendrocnide
  • Cordifolia Dendrocnides

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Synonyms

  • Laportea cordifolia L.S.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Dendrocnide cordifolia (also called Heart-leaf Stinging Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocnide cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocnide cordifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocnide cordifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be fertilized monthly during the growing season and watered regularly. It should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Dendrocnide cordifolia

Dendrocnide cordifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It can be found in areas with high humidity and plenty of light.

Dendrocnide cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide cordifolia?

Dendrocnide cordifolia

What is the family of Dendrocnide cordifolia?

Urticaceae

Where is Dendrocnide cordifolia found?

It is found in the tropical regions of South America

Species in the Dendrocnide genus

Dendrocnide amplissima, Dendrocnide basirotunda, Dendrocnide carriana, Dendrocnide celebica, Dendrocnide contracta, Dendrocnide corallodesme, Dendrocnide cordata, Dendrocnide cordifolia, Dendrocnide crassifolia, Dendrocnide densiflora, Dendrocnide elliptica, Dendrocnide excelsa, Dendrocnide gigantea, Dendrocnide harveyi, Dendrocnide kajewskii, Dendrocnide kjellbergii, Dendrocnide kotoensis, Dendrocnide latifolia, Dendrocnide longifolia, Dendrocnide luzonensis, Dendrocnide meyeniana, Dendrocnide microstigma, Dendrocnide mirabilis, Dendrocnide morobensis, Dendrocnide moroides, Dendrocnide nervosa, Dendrocnide oblanceolata, Dendrocnide peltata, Dendrocnide photiniphylla, Dendrocnide pruritivus, Dendrocnide rechingeri, Dendrocnide rigidifolia, Dendrocnide schlechteri, Dendrocnide sessiliflora, Dendrocnide sinuata, Dendrocnide stimulans, Dendrocnide subclausa, Dendrocnide ternatensis, Dendrocnide torricellensis, Dendrocnide urentissima, Dendrocnide venosa, Dendrocnide vitiensis,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Lindsay Stuart Smith (1917-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Sm.' in the authors string.
Betsy Rivers Jackes (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jackes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999032-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.