Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
614635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 77 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613967



Common Names

  • Codia ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Codia
  • Ferruginea


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Synonyms

  • Pfeifferago ferruginea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Codia ferruginea (also called Codia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codia ferruginea is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codia ferruginea has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codia ferruginea is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Codia ferruginea

Codia ferruginea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codia ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codia ferruginea?

Codia ferruginea

What is the common name of Codia ferruginea?

Rusty Codia

What is the natural habitat of Codia ferruginea?

Coastal areas of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730077: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.