Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
621462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 214 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620794



Common Names

  • Oblongifolia Cordia
  • Cordia oblongifolia
  • Oblongifolia


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Synonyms

  • Cordia leschenaultii DC. [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus oblongifolius (Thwaites) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia oblongifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia oblongifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Cordia oblongifolia

Cordia oblongifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries that specialize in succulents and cacti.

Cordia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia oblongifolia?

Cordia oblongifolia

What is the common name of Cordia oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia oblongifolia?

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,

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