Boraginaceae FAMILY
Cordia parvifolia
Cordia parvifolia
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitSemi-deciduous Shrub
Growth—
Cordia parvifolia is native to the semi-arid, warm temperate to tropical climate of northern and central Mexico. It is somewhat cold hardy, being able to tolerate occasional short periods with temperatures falling to around -8°c so long as the soil is very well-drained and the climate is not moist[1]. Requires a sunny position, tolerating light shade in regions with intense sunlight[1]. Requires a well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant[1].
Propagation
Seed - it is very difficult to germinate the seeds. Cuttings. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cordia+parvifolia>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Desert Tropicals — http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ ↩︎The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
- [2]Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 21 — Rehder A. (Editor) · Harvard University; Boston. · 1940 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org ↩︎A botanical journal containing several interesting articles. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
- [3]Trees and Shrubs of Mexico — Standley P.C. · Smithsonian Institution; Washington · 1926 ↩︎Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.