Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
borinquensis
ID:
620963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 390 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620295



Common Names

  • Borinquen Cordia
  • Borinquen Wild Olive
  • Tropical Almond


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Synonyms

  • Gerascanthus borinquensis (Urb.) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia borinquensis (also called Puerto Rican Cordia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 25 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of the Caribbean, and is found in habitats such as lowland rainforest, dry deciduous forest, and mangrove forest.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia borinquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia borinquensis 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 borinquensis 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 borinquensis

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

Cordia borinquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia borinquensis?

Cordia borinquensis

What is the common name of Cordia borinquensis?

Borinquen Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia borinquensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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