Cordia lutea
Lam.
Boraginaceae
Calyptracordia rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen
Coilanthera rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Raf.
Cordia flava (Andersson) Gürke
Cordia marchionica Drake
Cordia rotundifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Ectemis lutea (Lam.) Raf.
Gerascanthus luteus (Lam.) Borhidi
Gerascanthus rotundifolius (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen
Lithocardium flavum Kuntze
Lithocardium rotundifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
Varronia flava Andersson
Varronia rotundifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) A.DC.
Common Name:
General Information
Cordia lutea is a much-branched shrub or a tree
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental[
434- Title
- Flora of Peru
- Publication
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- Author
- Macbride. J.F.
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent attempt at a Flora of Peru, though it is clear that many of the plants were imperfectly known at that time and so information on them was sketchy. Available for download from the Internet.
].
Cordia lutea has a very wide distribution, large population, is not currently experiencing any major threats and no significant future threats have been identified. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Colombia
Habitat
Coastal locations, often growing by streams; to elevations up to 1,500 metres[
434- Title
- Flora of Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Macbride. J.F.
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Year
- 1936
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent attempt at a Flora of Peru, though it is clear that many of the plants were imperfectly known at that time and so information on them was sketchy. Available for download from the Internet.
,
1628- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Andes and the Amazon: The magic and medicinal flora of Northern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bussmann R.W. & Sharon D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 10:0-9960231-2-7
- Description
- An introduction to traditional herbalism in Peru plus brief information on the medicinal uses of
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
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- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
Medicinal
A syrup made from the fruit is used as an expectorant[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. The fruit is used to treat bleeding ulcers[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
The juice of the fruit is taken to heal ulcers[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
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- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
An infusion of the flowers is used to treat coughs[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. An infusion, or the water extracted from the flowers, is used to treat liver conditions, coughs and stomach pain[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. The infusion of the flower is used to stop bleeding. It is used to eliminate fungi (ringworm). The flowers are used to treat saricia (yellow fever)[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
A decoction of the fresh or dried flowers, combined with Llantén (Plantago species) and Boldo (Peumus boldus) is used to treat problems of the liver and bladder, hepatitis and inflammation of the kidneys and prostate[
1628- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Andes and the Amazon: The magic and medicinal flora of Northern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bussmann R.W. & Sharon D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 10:0-9960231-2-7
- Description
- An introduction to traditional herbalism in Peru plus brief information on the medicinal uses of
].
The leaves, in infusion, are used to treat inflammations of the veins of the gums[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. The decoction of the leaves is used to wash wounds, as a disinfectant[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. The crushed leaves, in infusion, are used to treat headache and fever[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
Agroforestry Uses:
The plant is used for reforestation and as a living fence[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
The resin of the fruit is used as glue and as hair gel[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]. The latex of the fruit is used as a paper glue[
1628- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Andes and the Amazon: The magic and medicinal flora of Northern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bussmann R.W. & Sharon D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 10:0-9960231-2-7
- Description
- An introduction to traditional herbalism in Peru plus brief information on the medicinal uses of
]. The leaves are used in bathrooms[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
]
The stem is used to make looms, barrels and in the construction of poles, fences, boats, canoes and rafts[
1783- Title
- Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador
- Publication
-
- Author
- de la Torre, L., Navarrete H., P. Muriel M., Macía M.J. & Ba
- Publisher
- Herbario QCA de la Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas de la Pontific
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
- 978-9978-77-135-8
- Description
-
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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