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General Information

Cordia elaeagnoides is a deciduous tree usually growing 6 - 15 metres tall, occasionally reaching 20 metres[, ].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, and is highly valued in the areas where it occurs[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

C. America - southern Mexico (Sinaloa to Chiapas)

Habitat

Dry forests, sometimes dominant; at elevations up to 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

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). This species, however, belongs to a section of the genus where the mesocarp is fibrous rather than fleshy[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is valuable for cabinet making[].

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[].

Propagation

Seed -

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