Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
621365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 421 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620697



Common Names

  • Lutea
  • Yellow Cordia
  • Luteous Geiger Tree


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Synonyms

  • Calyptracordia rotundifolia Friesen [unknown]
  • Coilanthera rotundifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Cordia flava Gürke [unknown]
  • Cordia marchionica Drake [unknown]
  • Cordia rotundifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Ectemis lutea Raf. [unknown]
  • Firensia lutea Raf. [illegitimate]
  • Gerascanthus luteus (Lam.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus rotundifolius Friesen [unknown]
  • Varronia flava Andersson [unknown]
  • Lithocardium flavum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium rotundifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Varronia rotundifolia A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Cordia lutea (also called Wild Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It is found in dry forests, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is strong and durable and is used for making furniture, tools, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia lutea has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia lutea 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 lutea

Cordia lutea is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cordia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia lutea?

Cordia lutea

What is the family of Cordia lutea?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Cordia lutea?

Lutea 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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