Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
621059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. : 195 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620391

Common Names

  • Crenate Cordia
  • Crenate Wild Olive
  • Tropical Almond

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Description

Cordia crenata (also called Crenate 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 crenata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cordia crenata sub. meridionalis Warfa
Cordia crenata sub. shinyangensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia crenata 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 crenata is a fast-growing shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Cordia crenata

Cordia crenata is found in Mexico and Central America.

Cordia crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia crenata?

Cordia crenata

What are the common names of Cordia crenata?

Crenate cordia

What is the typical habitat of Cordia crenata?

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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