Cordia aurantiaca
Bak.
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Description
A shrub or small tree of the borage family growing 2–16 m high, native to the rainforests of Nigeria.
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Edible Uses
Like other Cordia spp. the fruit-pulp is probably edible. Although we have seen no other specific information for this species, the fruits of most Cordia species are comprised of a thin to fairly thick layer of pulpy, sweetish-tasting flesh surrounding a single seed and are more or less edible, (though some are known to cause gastric disturbances). The thin fruit-pulp is used as a gum.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rain-forest in Nigeria.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa,
Cultivation
Trees can be coppiced and pollarded.
Other Uses
A fibre can be obtained from the inner bark. Very durable, it is used for making ropes. The wood of most species in this genus is hard and, where the plants grow large enough, the wood is often harvested at least locally for use in construction etc and also for making charcoal.
Production
In Central African Republic it flowers in June.
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
