Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lomatoloba
ID:
621351

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 18: 12 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620683

Common Names

  • Lomatoloba Cordia
  • Lomatolobed Cordia
  • Lomatolobate Cordia

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Synonyms

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

Description

Cordia lomatoloba (also called Wild Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is found in dry forests, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia lomatoloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is strong and durable and is used for making furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia lomatoloba 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 lomatoloba is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cordia lomatoloba

Cordia lomatoloba is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries that specialize in succulents and cacti.

Cordia lomatoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia lomatoloba?

Cordia lomatoloba

What is the family of Cordia lomatoloba?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Cordia lomatoloba?

Lomatoloba Cordia

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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