Cordia rupicola (Puerto Rico Manjack)

Cordia rupicola, Varronia rupicola, Puerto Rico Manjack, Cliff Manjack

Botanical names: Cordia rupicola, Varronia rupicola

Common names: Puerto Rico Manjack, Cliff Manjack

Family: Boraginaceae

Origin: Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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For a number of years This species was considered extinct, until one small population was found on Puerto Rico and another was subsequently found on the island of Anegada in the Virgin Islands. The small white flowers produce a one seeded red fruit. Tolerates alkaline soils.

Do you want something rare and resilient to spice up your plant collection?

This botanical survivor from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands was once thought extinct, but it made a comeback!

Adorned with charming small white flowers, it bursts forth into vibrant red, one-seeded fruit that's as delightful as it is unique.

Perfect for Southern gardens, this little powerhouse thrives in alkaline soils and doesn't shy away from tough conditions - talk about low maintenance!

The fruit, though small and not widely known, is edible and can be eaten fresh.

Cordia rupicola tree have been used in folk medicine. It's believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

With a fascinating history and its eye-catching appeal, adding the Puerto Rico Manjack to your garden is like owning a piece of living history.


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