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Assyrian plum
Scientific Name: Cordia myxa
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Assyrian Plum (Cordia myxa)
The Assyrian Plum, scientifically known as Cordia myxa, is a tree with a rich history and diverse uses. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Common Names
- Assyrian Plum
- Lasura
- Pidar
- Panugeri
- Naruvilli
- Geduri
- Spistan
- Burgund dulu wanan
- Ntege
- Sapistan
- Selu
- Sudan Teak
- Goborhut
- Bahubara (Assamese)
- Boch (Bengali)
- Lasora (Hindi)
- Dieng Mong (Khasi)
- Naruvari (Malayalam)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cordia myxa L.
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Symbol: COMY
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical and subtropical regions.
- Specifically found in India, Myanmar, and Nepal.
- Grows in a variety of forests.
- Also found in certain Asian and African areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Small tree, typically growing to 10-20 ft.
- Produces white/off-white flowers.
- The fruit ranges from light pale to brown or even pink, darkening as it ripens.
Additional Information
- Requires full sun and moderate watering.
- The mucilaginous substance of the fruit has been used as an adhesive.
- Has ethnomedical uses.
Further Resources
- ARKive
- Dave's Garden
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Discover Life