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Cordia

Cordia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cordiaceae. It contains 228 species of shrubs and trees, that are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Many of the species are commonly called manjack, while bocote may refer to several Central American species in Spanish.

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256
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
2
plants on Plant News
3
research articles
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What science is finding about Cordia

Every article on Plant News that mentions a member of this genus, newest first.

Fragrant orange-flowered coastal tree confirmed at Hawaiian historic park

If you're planning a native coastal garden in Hawaii or the tropics, this tree offers salt tolerance, showy orange flowers,...

Cordia subcordata native-plants / ethnobotany

Clay coating helps native tree seedlings survive harsh sun during reforestation

If you've ever tried to establish a native tree seedling in a bare, sunny patch of yard only to watch it scorch and stall,...

Cordia superba native-plants / climate-adaptation