Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cordieri
ID:
1039935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München ix. (1879) 513, 539.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039273



Common Names

  • Synima cordieri
  • Cordier's Synima
  • Cordier Synima


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Uses & Benefits

Synima cordieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synima cordieri has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synima cordieri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Synima cordieri

Synima cordieri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Synima genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363888: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.