Genus Cordia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cordia is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- Several species of the genus Cordia have been identified in the tropical deciduous forests of Central America.
- Cordia alliodora, a member of the genus Cordia, is native to the tropical regions of the Americas.
- In many areas of the world, trees of the genus Cordia are valued for their timber, which is highly resistant to rot and insect damage.
- Trees in the genus Cordia have showy, fragrant flowers that attract a variety of pollinators and seed dispersers.