Cordiera coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Cordiera Coriacea
- Coriaceous Cordiera
- Cordiera with Leathery Leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordiera coriacea (also called Coriaceous 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 lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cordiera coriacea 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 coriacea has small white flowers with yellow centers and red bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cordiera coriacea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Cordiera coriacea
Cordiera coriacea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Cordiera coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordiera coriacea?
Cordiera coriacea
What is the common name of Cordiera coriacea?
Coriaceous cordiera
Where is Cordiera coriacea native to?
Brazil
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,