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fragrant manjack

Scientific Name: Cordia dichotoma

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Fragrant Manjack (Cordia dichotoma)

Cordia dichotoma, commonly known as fragrant manjack, is a plant with a variety of interesting characteristics and uses. It is found in various parts of the world and known by many names.

Common Names

  • Fragrant Manjack
  • Snotty Gobbles
  • Glue Berry
  • Anonang
  • Pink Pearl
  • Bird Lime Tree
  • Indian Cherry
  • Clammy Cherry
  • Soap Berry Tree
  • Sebesten Plum
  • Lasora
  • Gunda
  • Tenti Dela (&#2335&#2375&#2306&#2335&#2368)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cordia dichotoma G. Forst.
  • Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Cordia dichotoma Forst. f. syn.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Present in Oceania.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous, small to medium fruit-bearing tree with a short trunk.

Uses

  • The fruit is eaten pickled in Taiwan, where it is known as phoa-po-chi.
  • In Burma, the pa-o people are growing the tree.
  • The fruit ("gunda") is sauteed with Chinese Broccoli in some cuisines.

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.
  • Discover Life.
  • Dave's Garden.