Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sauvallei
ID:
621605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 5(3): 477. 1908 [20 May 1908]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620937



Common Names

  • Sauvalle's Cordia
  • Sauvalle's Tree
  • Sauvalle's Bush


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Description

Cordia sauvallei (also called Sauvalle's Cordia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing to a height of 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces white, pink or yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrub and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia sauvallei is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant. Its timber is used for furniture, construction, and carving. The medicinal uses include treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordia sauvallei is white or yellowish-white in color, and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Cordia sauvallei

Cordia sauvallei can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Cordia sauvallei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia sauvallei?

Cordia sauvallei

What is the common name of Cordia sauvallei?

Sauvallei Cordia

What is the family of Cordia sauvallei?

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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