7,221 observationsLeast Concern
Scarlet Cordia
Cordia sebestena
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Cordia
About
Cordia sebestena is a shrubby tree in the borage family, Boraginaceae, native to the American tropics. It ranges from southern Florida in the United States and the Bahamas, southwards throughout Central America and the Greater Antilles. Common names have included siricote or kopté (Mayan) in 19th Century northern Yucatán, scarlet cordia in Jamaica, and Geiger tree (after Key West wrecker John Geiger) in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarlet Cordia is Cordia sebestena.
- The Scarlet Cordia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the order Boraginales.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
- Scarlet Cordia belongs to the genus Cordia.