Cordia umbellifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellifera
ID:
621743
Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip ex G.Agostini
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. , reimpr. 9: 292 (1974 publ. 1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621075
Common Names
- Cordia umbellifera
- Umbellifera Cordia
- Umbellifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordia umbellifera (also called Mexican olive, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cordia umbellifera 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
Cordia umbellifera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cordia umbellifera is a fast-growing shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Cordia umbellifera
Cordia umbellifera is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries that specialize in succulents and cacti.
Cordia umbellifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordia umbellifera?
Cordia umbellifera
What is the common name of Cordia umbellifera?
Umbel-bearing cordia
Where does Cordia umbellifera grow?
It is native to the Caribbean and Central America
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-2737323: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Getulio Agostini (1943-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Agostini' in the authors string.