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Spanish elm
Scientific Name: Cordia alliodora
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cordia alliodora: The Spanish Elm
Cordia alliodora, commonly known as Spanish Elm, is a flowering tree species belonging to the borage family, Boraginaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cordia alliodora
- Family: Boraginaceae (borage family)
- Common Name: Spanish Elm
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to the American tropics.
Morphological Characteristics
- The tree is known for its abundant creamy white flowers.
- It is also valued for its wood.