Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
746877

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Stapf & Taroda

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 212 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746210



Common Names

  • Cordia pilosa
  • Hairy Cordia
  • Hairy Cordia


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Description

Cordia pilosa (also called Hairy Cordia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia pilosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordia pilosa is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia pilosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Cordia pilosa

Cordia pilosa is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cordia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia pilosa?

Cordia pilosa

What is the natural habitat of Cordia pilosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Cordia pilosa?

Least Concern

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-2899444: Based on the initial data import
Neusa Taroda Ranga (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taroda' in the authors string.
María Natividad Sánchez de Stapf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Stapf' in the authors string.