Cordiera carioca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Cordiera Carioca
- Carioca Cordiera
- Cordiera of Carioca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordiera carioca (also called Carioca Cordiera, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cordiera carioca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cordiera carioca has small, white flowers with five petals, and each flower is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cordiera carioca is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cordiera carioca
Cordiera carioca is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cordiera carioca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordiera carioca?
Cordiera carioca
What are the common names of Cordiera carioca?
Common names include Carioca cordiera, Carioca cordiera tree, and Carioca cordiera bush.
What is the natural habitat of Cordiera carioca?
Cordiera carioca is found in tropical dry and moist forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Cordiera genus
Cordiera myrciifolia, Cordiera hadrantha, Cordiera longicaudata, Cordiera concolor, Cordiera elliptica, Cordiera garapatica, Cordiera humilis, Cordiera longiflora, Cordiera macrophylla, Cordiera obtusa, Cordiera rigida, Cordiera sessilis, Cordiera triflora, Cordiera tuberculata, Cordiera subaurea, Cordiera killipii, Cordiera pilosa, Cordiera rugulata, Cordiera montana, Cordiera bahiensis, Cordiera stipulacea, Cordiera papillosa, Cordiera coriacea, Cordiera mussunungae, Cordiera carioca,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,