Comocladia cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
618204
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Torreya 7: 6 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617536
Common Names
- Cordate Comocladia
- Heart-Shaped Comocladia
- Heart-Leaved Comocladia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comocladia cordata (also called heart-leaved comocladia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, yellowish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Comocladia cordata is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to produce incense.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comocladia cordata has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comocladia cordata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful cultivation.
Where to Find Comocladia cordata
Comocladia cordata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Comocladia cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comocladia cordata?
Comocladia cordata
What is the common name of Comocladia cordata?
Heart-leaved comocladia
What is the natural habitat of Comocladia cordata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Comocladia genus
Comocladia cordata, Comocladia cuneata, Comocladia dentata, Comocladia dodonaea, Comocladia domingensis, Comocladia ehrenbergii, Comocladia ekmaniana, Comocladia gilgiana, Comocladia glabra, Comocladia gracilis, Comocladia grandidentata, Comocladia guatemalensis, Comocladia hollickii, Comocladia intermedia, Comocladia jamaicensis, Comocladia macrophylla, Comocladia mollifolia, Comocladia mollissima, Comocladia palmeri, Comocladia parvifolia, Comocladia pinnatifolia, Comocladia platyphylla, Comocladia pubescens, Comocladia repanda, Comocladia undulata, Comocladia velutina, Comocladia parvifoliola, Comocladia mayana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733741: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.