Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 255 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613964
Common Names
- Codia discolor
- Discolor Codia
- Discolor
Synonyms
- Codia obcordata discolor Brongn. & Gris [unknown]
Description
Codia discolor (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 discolor 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 discolor 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codia discolor 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 discolor
Codia discolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Codia discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codia discolor?
Codia discolor
What is the common name of Codia discolor?
Discolored Codia
What is the natural habitat of Codia discolor?
Coastal areas of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Codia genus
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,
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,