Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
eriostigma
ID:
621120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 251 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620452



Common Names

  • Cordia Eriostigma
  • Cordia
  • Eriostigma Cordia


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Description

Cordia eriostigma (also called Eriostigma 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 eriostigma 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

The flower of Cordia eriostigma 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 eriostigma 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 eriostigma

Cordia eriostigma is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It is also found in the Caribbean and in parts of Africa.

Cordia eriostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia eriostigma?

Cordia eriostigma

What is the family of Cordia eriostigma?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Cordia eriostigma?

Eriostigma 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,

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