Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pilosissima
ID:
621522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 28 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620854



Common Names

  • Hairy Cordia
  • Hairy Tree
  • Hairy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Cordia kirkii Baker [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus kirkii (Baker) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus pilosissimus (Baker) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia pilosissima (also called Hairy Cordia, 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 typically grows in dry forests, scrub, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia pilosissima has white to pale pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia pilosissima is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Cordia pilosissima should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cordia pilosissima

Cordia pilosissima is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Cordia pilosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia pilosissima?

Cordia pilosissima

What is the common name of Cordia pilosissima?

Hairy Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia pilosissima?

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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