Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
621057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 327 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620389

Common Names

  • Thickleaf Cordia
  • Thickleaf Wild Olive
  • Tropical Almond

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Description

Cordia crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaf Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3–5 m. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia crassifolia is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia

Cordia crassifolia is found in Mexico and Central America.

Cordia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia crassifolia?

Cordia crassifolia

What are the common names of Cordia crassifolia?

Thick-leaved cordia

What is the typical habitat of Cordia crassifolia?

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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