Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
macleodii
ID:
621366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 128 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620698



Common Names

  • Macleodii
  • Macleod's Cordia
  • Macleod's Geiger Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium macleodii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus macleodii (Hook.f. & Thomson) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Hemigymnia macleodii Griff. [unknown]

Description

Cordia macleodii (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 macleodii 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 macleodii has white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia macleodii 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 macleodii

Cordia macleodii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cordia macleodii FAQ

What is the common name of Cordia macleodii?

Macleod's cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia macleodii?

Tropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Cordia macleodii?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Lamiales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Cordia, Species: C. macleodii

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-2736974: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.