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Cordia lutea

Yellow Geiger, Yellow Cordia
Also known as: Calyptracordia rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen +12 more
  • Calyptracordia rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen
  • Coilanthera rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Raf.
  • Cordia flava (Andersson) Gürke
  • Cordia marchionica Drake
  • Ectemis lutea (Lam.) Raf.
  • Firensia lutea (Lam.) Raf.
  • Gerascanthus luteus (Lam.) Borhidi
  • Gerascanthus rotundifolius (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen
  • Lithocardium flavum (Andersson) Kuntze
  • Lithocardium rotundifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
  • Pavonia lutea Dombey
  • Varronia flava Andersson
  • Varronia rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) A.DC.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Cordia lutea (commonly known as Yellow geiger or Yellow-Cordia) is a tree belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cordia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Galápagos, Peru

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii, Marquesas

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