Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
meridensis
ID:
621399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaviria

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 23: 76 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620731



Common Names

  • Meridensis Cordia
  • Cordia meridensis
  • Meridensis


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Description

Cordia meridensis (also called Meridensis Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in Madagascar.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia meridensis is a plant native to India and is used as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia meridensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Cordia meridensis

Cordia meridensis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cordia meridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia meridensis?

Cordia meridensis

What is the common name of Cordia meridensis?

Merida Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia meridensis?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-2737002: Based on the initial data import
J. Gaviria: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaviria' in the authors string.