Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
protracta
ID:
621544

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 349 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620876



Common Names

  • Protruding Cordia
  • Protruding Tree
  • Protruding Bush


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Synonyms

  • Gerascanthus protractus (I.M.Johnst.) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Cordia protracta (also called Wild Lime, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia protracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia protracta 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 protracta 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 protracta should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cordia protracta

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

Cordia protracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia protracta?

Cordia protracta

What is the common name of Cordia protracta?

Protracta Cordia

What is the family of Cordia protracta?

Boraginaceae

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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