Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hartwissiana
ID:
621232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 6: 342 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000620564

Common Names

  • Hartwissiana Cordia
  • Hartwissi's Cordia
  • Hartwissi Cordia

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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium hartwigsiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cordia hartwissiana (also called Hartwiss' Cordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It typically grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (3.9 in). It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordia hartwissiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordia hartwissiana has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordia hartwissiana is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Cordia hartwissiana

Cordia hartwissiana is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Cordia hartwissiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordia hartwissiana?

Cordia hartwissiana

What is the common name of Cordia hartwissiana?

Hartwiss' Cordia

What is the natural habitat of Cordia hartwissiana?

Tropical rainforests and dry forests

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,

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