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red manjack
Scientific Name: Cordia collococca
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Red Manjack (Cordia collococca)
The Red Manjack, also known as clammy cherry, is a tree native to the Antilles, Central America, and the northern part of South America. It is also referred to as manjack, bird cherry, bonbon blanc, cypre, mahot bre, mapou-riviere, sip, and slip.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces a one-seeded red fruit, which may be attractive to animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cordia collococca L.
- Family: Boraginaceae (or Cordiaceae according to some classifications)
- Order: Boraginales
- Superorder: Asteranae
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: clammy cherry, red manjack, bird cherry, bonbon blanc, cypre, mahot bre, manjak, mapou-riviere, sip, slip, Cap colorado (Cordia laevigata)
- USDA PLANTS Symbol: COCO5
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Antilles, Central America, and the northern half of South America.
- Also found in moist areas and coastal plains with deep soil.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Red Manjack is a tree that can reach a height of up to 60 feet.
- Trunk can reach 1.5 feet in diameter.
- It grows as a hardwood tree.
- Typical height ranges from 15' to 25' (4.60m to 7.60m).
- Spread ranges from 15' to 25' (4.60m to 7.60m).
Growth Habits
- It grows at a slow rate.
- Thrives in partial shade or sun.
- The plant is perennial.
Ecological Role
- Cordia alliodora, another species in the genus, is described as a widespread Neotropical species, occurring from Mexico to northern South America and the West Indies. While this information refers to a different species, it highlights the general ecological behavior of the Cordia genus.
Other Information
- Some species of Cordia are commonly called manjack.