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Cordia

Cordia

9.5
A tropical tree or shrub that provides wood, fruit and decoration
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The wood of Cordia trees is often used to make high-quality furniture.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Cordia genus in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many gardens in tropical regions feature Cordia as an attractive ornamental plant.

  • The Cordia tree can grow up to 15 meters tall.

  • Many Cordias are used for their beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardens in tropical regions feature Cordia as an attractive ornamental plant.

  • The wood of Cordia trees is often used to make high-quality furniture.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Cordia genus in the Amazon rainforest.

Compounds

Cordia alliodora
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical tree with creamy white flowers and useful wood

Cordia gerascanthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree from the Americas with strong, valuable wood for furniture

Surface Forms

Cordia singular
Cordias plural

Etymology

Cordia is the scientific name for a group of tropical trees and shrubs and was likely named for an early plant scientist called Cordus. A helpful way to remember Cordia is to think of 'Cordus's trees' and the strong wood many of these trees give, which is why some Cordia species are used for timber or grown as garden plants.