Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
dwyeri
ID:
621108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nowicke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 419 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620440



Common Names

  • Cordia Dwyeri
  • Cordia
  • Dwyer's Cordia


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Description

Cordia dwyeri (also called Dwyer's Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3–5 m. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia dwyeri is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordia dwyeri is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia dwyeri is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer.

Where to Find Cordia dwyeri

Cordia dwyeri is native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It is also found in parts of Mexico and the southeastern United States.

Cordia dwyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia dwyeri?

Cordia dwyeri

What is the family of Cordia dwyeri?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Cordia dwyeri?

Dwyer's Cordia

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-2736735: Based on the initial data import
Joan W. Nowicke (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nowicke' in the authors string.