Cordia subcordata (Mareer) - Image 18

Botanical name: Cordia subcordata

Common names: Mareer, Manjak, Kerosene Tree, Snottygobbles, Glueberry, Kou Wood

Family: Boraginaceae

Origin: Eastern Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, Pacific Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Cordia subcordata (Mareer) orange flower close up with a small green grasshopper resting nearby
Cordia subcordata (Mareer) with crinkled orange petals and a small green insect on the flower.
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