Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
621783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Verzeichnis Vorles. Konigl. Akad. Braunsberg 1912-1913: 42 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621115



Common Names

  • Argentea Cordobia
  • Argentea's Cordobia
  • Argentea-Cordobia


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Synonyms

  • Janusia argentea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peixotoa cordobensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa argentea (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia argentea Chodat [unknown]
  • Mionandra argentea Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Cordobia argentea (also called Silver cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordobia argentea has been used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordobia argentea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordobia argentea is a small shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Cordobia argentea

Cordobia argentea is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Cordobia argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordobia argentea?

Cordobia argentea

What is the common name of Cordobia argentea?

Argentea

What is the natural habitat of Cordobia argentea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Cordobia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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