Silky cordia
Cordia sericicalyx

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, East Africa, Kenya, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gargauba. Tafrabon, Talfabon, Yuwanaro

Synonyms

Bourreria viridis Rusby; Cordia coriacea Killip.; Cordia ierensis Britton; Cordia opaca Rusby; Cordia viridis (Rusby) I.M.Johnst.; Gerascanthus opacus (Rusby) Borhidi; Gerascanthus sericicalyx (A.DC.) Borhidi; Gerascanthus viridis (Rusby) Borhidi; Lithocardium sericicalyx (A.DC.) Kuntze;