Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
heccaidecandra
ID:
621237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 80: 25 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620569



Common Names

  • Heccaidecandra Cordia
  • Heccaidecandra's Cordia
  • Heccaidecandra Cordia


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Description

Cordia heccaidecandra (also called Heccaidecandra Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It typically grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (3.9 in). It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia heccaidecandra 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia heccaidecandra 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 heccaidecandra is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cordia heccaidecandra

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

Cordia heccaidecandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia heccaidecandra?

Cordia heccaidecandra

What is the common name of Cordia heccaidecandra?

Heccaidecandra Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia heccaidecandra?

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,