Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
621206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 335 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620538

Common Names

  • Grandis Cordia
  • Large Cordia
  • Great Cordia

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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium grande Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cordia cordata Steud. [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus grandis (Roxb.) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia grandis (also called Grand Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (7.9 in). It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia grandis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia grandis has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia grandis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cordia grandis

Cordia grandis is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Cordia grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia grandis?

Cordia grandis

What is the common name of Cordia grandis?

Large Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia grandis?

Tropical rainforests and dry forests

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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