Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
621225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 128 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620557



Common Names

  • Guineensis Cordia
  • Guinea Cordia
  • Guinean Cordia


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium guineense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cordia johnsonii Baker [unknown]
  • Cordia warneckei Gürke ex Baker & C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus guineensis (Thonn.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus johnsonii (Baker) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia guineensis (also called African Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It typically grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (7.9 in). It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia guineensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cordia guineensis sub. mutica Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia guineensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia guineensis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Cordia guineensis

Cordia guineensis is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Cordia guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia guineensis?

Cordia guineensis

What is the common name of Cordia guineensis?

Guinea Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia guineensis?

Tropical rainforests and dry forests

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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