Posted by
vitrsna (Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico - Zone 11a) on Oct 5, 2018 9:10 AM concerning plant:
This is a tropical hardwood tree and is harvested for interior finishes, such as cabinetry, interior staircases, and similar. It is difficult to imagine it being endangered, but I do not know the official status at this time. I would be interested to know if it is commercially grown.
It is known to grow in areas of central to south Mexico and in Central America. It appears to appreciate coastal areas.
The flowers grow in umbels.
I have not yet seen the fruit or tasted it, but each fruit is said to yield 1 seed per fruit.
Provides habitat for Colima Pygmy Owls and the Ferruginous Pygmy Owls.
There are several different common names for this tree depending upon the region in which it grows. This is common in Mexico. There are indigenous names, post Columbian names, Catholic names, so special care is required when matching a common name to a modern day botanical name.
Posted by
vitrsna (Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico - Zone 11a) on Oct 31, 2018 9:49 PM concerning plant:
In Mexico the Cordia elaeagnoides forests are widely distributed in the Pacific slope, south of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, including the Balsas River Basin, and Quintana Roo.
I believe these forests continue into Central America but do not have specific information.
The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) in my photo is found only in Mexico along the Pacific coast from Sinaloa to Colima.
And of course the wild Morning Glory is a nice addition to the habitat.
