Cordia cymosa
(Donn.Sm.) Standl.
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Description
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The branches have a brown coating. The fruit are 1 cm across. There is one seed.
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The orange to black fruits are about 10mm long. We have seen no further 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).
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests at low elevations.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Other Uses
The wood is used for rural constructions and fence posts. 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.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Obawemo
References (3)
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 253
