Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
colimensis
ID:
621034

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 186 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620366

Common Names

  • Colimense Cordia
  • Colimense Wild Olive
  • Tropical Almond

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Synonyms

  • Gerascanthus colimensis (I.M.Johnst.) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia colimensis (also called Colima Cordia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 25 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Central America, and is found in habitats such as lowland rainforest, dry deciduous forest, and mangrove forest.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia colimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia colimensis has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia colimensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.

Where to Find Cordia colimensis

Cordia colimensis is found in Mexico and Central America.

Cordia colimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia colimensis?

Cordia colimensis

What are the common names of Cordia colimensis?

Colima cordia

What is the typical habitat of Cordia colimensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cordia genus

Cordia aberrans, Cordia acutifolia, Cordia affinis, Cordia africana, Cordia allartii, Cordia alliodora, Cordia americana, Cordia anabaptista, Cordia andersonii, Cordia anisophylla, Cordia aristeguietae, Cordia aspera, Cordia aurantiaca, Cordia axillaris, Cordia badeava, Cordia balanocarpa, Cordia bantamensis, Cordia bequaertii, Cordia bicolor, Cordia bifurcata, Cordia blanchetii, Cordia blancoi, Cordia bogotensis, Cordia boissieri, Cordia bordasii, Cordia borinquensis, Cordia brachytricha, Cordia brasiliensis, Cordia brunnea, Cordia buxifolia, Cordia cabanayensis, Cordia caffra, Cordia calocoma, Cordia candidula, Cordia cardenasiana, Cordia chaetodonta, Cordia chamissoniana, Cordia cicatricosa, Cordia clarkei, Cordia cochinchinensis, Cordia colimensis, Cordia collococca, Cordia colombiana, Cordia copulata, Cordia corchorifolia, Cordia cordiformis, Cordia correae, Cordia crassifolia, Cordia cremersii, Cordia crenata,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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