Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
santacruzensis
ID:
1323605

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.S.Mill. & M.Nee

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 359 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336059

Common Names

  • Santacruzensis Cordia
  • Santacruzensis Manjack
  • Manjack Santacruzensis

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Description

Cordia santacruzensis (also called Santa Cruz Cordia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Central America. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia santacruzensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cordia santacruzensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia santacruzensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Cordia santacruzensis

Cordia santacruzensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cordia santacruzensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia santacruzensis?

Cordia santacruzensis

What is the common name of Cordia santacruzensis?

Santa Cruz Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia santacruzensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

References

Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.