Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
badeava
ID:
620933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(17): 85. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620265



Common Names

  • Badeava Cordia
  • Geiger Tree
  • Sea Lavender


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Synonyms

  • Varronia badeava (Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia badeava (also called Badeava Cordia, among many other common names) is a large tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia badeava is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as a natural dye and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia badeava has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia badeava is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist medium. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Cordia badeava

Cordia badeava is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Cordia badeava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia badeava?

Cordia badeava

What are the common names of Cordia badeava?

Badea's cordia

What is the typical habitat of Cordia badeava?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2736564: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.