Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
schottiana
ID:
621617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(1): 7 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620949



Common Names

  • Schott's Cordia
  • Schott's Tree
  • Schott's Bush


Searching for Cordia schottiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lithocardium schottianum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cordia schottiana (also called Schott'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 schottiana 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 schottiana 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.

Searching for Cordia schottiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia schottiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Cordia schottiana

Cordia schottiana is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Cordia schottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia schottiana?

Cordia schottiana

What is the common name of Cordia schottiana?

Schottiana Cordia

What is the family of Cordia schottiana?

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,

References