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Luquillo Mountain manjack

Scientific Name: Cordia wagneriorum

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Luquillo Mountain Manjack

Explore the fascinating Luquillo Mountain Manjack, a shrub native to Puerto Rico.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Cordia wagneriorum Howard
  • Common Names: Luquillo Mountain Manjack

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Boraginaceae (also listed as Cordiaceae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Varronia wagnerorum (R.A. Howard) Borhidi

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Luquillo Mountain Manjack is endemic to Puerto Rico, specifically the Luquillo Mountains.
  • It was recorded in 1991 from the type locality on the El Toro Trail.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Luquillo Mountain Manjack is a perennial shrub.
  • It can be used to provide shade.

Additional Information

  • The plant is listed as having medium allergen potential.
  • It is also known by the synonym Letirib Cordia wagneriorum R.A.Howard.

Resources and Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • IUCN Red List
  • USDA
  • ARKive (Note: This resource may no longer be available)