Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
spatulata
ID:
614651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613983

Common Names

  • Codia spatulata
  • Spatulata Codia
  • Spatulata

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Synonyms

  • Pfeifferago obcordata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pfeifferago spathulata (Brongn. & Gris) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Codia arborea Brongn. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Codia microcephala Pamp. [unknown]
  • Codia obcordata Brongn. & Gris [unknown]

Description

Codia spatulata (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 spatulata 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 spatulata 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 spatulata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codia spatulata

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

Codia spatulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codia spatulata?

Codia spatulata

What are the common names of Codia spatulata?

Coral tree, Coralwood

What is the natural habitat of Codia spatulata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-2730091: 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.