Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 76 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620969
Common Names
- Serrate-Leaved Cordia
- Serrate-Leaved Tree
- Serrate-Leaved Bush
Synonyms
- Lithocardium parviflorum Kuntze [unknown]
- Ulmarronia serratifolia Friesen [unknown]
- Varronia alnifolia Cav. [unknown]
- Cordia alnifolia Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Cordia parviflora ( ex Ortega) Ortega [unknown]
Description
Cordia serratifolia (also called Serrateleaf Cordia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing to a height of 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces white, pink or yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrub and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cordia serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant. Its timber is used for furniture, construction, and carving. The medicinal uses include treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cordia serratifolia is white or yellowish-white in color, and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cordia serratifolia is a tropical shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy loam soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cordia serratifolia
Cordia serratifolia is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Cordia serratifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordia serratifolia?
Cordia serratifolia
What is the common name of Cordia serratifolia?
Serratifolia Cordia
What is the natural habitat of Cordia serratifolia?
Dry forests and scrublands
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,