Large-leafed cordia

Where does Large-leafed cordia grow?

Found in: Africa, Angola, Arabia, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Hawaii, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, North Africa, Pacific, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, West Africa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 320 Cordia species.

Status: The fruit are eaten especially by children. Fruit are sold in local markets.

Growing Large-leafed cordia

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. It can be cut back and will re-grow.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit has a sweet edible pulp and are eaten raw. It is used for drinks and sweets. The fruit are also dried. The kernel of the nut is used to make an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.

Production: It grows quickly. Fruit are produced during the dry season.

Nutrition Info

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