Cordia obovata
Also known as: Gerascanthus obovatus (Balf.fil.) Borhidi +1 more
- Gerascanthus obovatus (Balf.fil.) Borhidi
- Lithocardium obovatum (Balf.fil.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cordia obovata is a shrub or tree belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Cordia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Oman, Socotra, Somalia