West Indian Cherry
Cordia laevigata

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 10-20 m high. The leaves are broadly oval and 10 cm long. They are glossy dark green. The flowers are small and white. There are many flowers in a cluster. The fruit is small and red. It is 0.8 cm across.

There are about 300 Cordia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It needs an average, well drained soil. It needs full sun. It suits plant hardiness zones 10-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, West Indies

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Glossy Cordia, Red manjack

Synonyms

Cordia nitida Vahl.;