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Cap Prieto

Cordia alliodora

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (planta)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Cordia alliodora (Cap Prieto)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cap Prieto

French bois de Chypre

German Lauch-Kordie

Portuguese louro-amarelo

Similar Species in Cordia

Cordia sebestena

Cordia boissieri

Cordia laevigata

Cordia gerascanthus

Palgrave's Saucerberry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cap Prieto?

The scientific name of Cap Prieto is Cordia alliodora. It belongs to the genus Cordia.

What is the conservation status of Cap Prieto?

Cap Prieto (Cordia alliodora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cap Prieto live?

Cap Prieto is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti.

What family does Cap Prieto belong to?

Cap Prieto (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is Cap Prieto endangered?

No, Cap Prieto (Cordia alliodora) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cap Prieto belong to?

Cap Prieto (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Cap Prieto?

The closest relatives of Cap Prieto in the genus Cordia include anacahuita, ancahuita, Cap Colorado, Laurel macho, overal.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Cordia — 17 Species

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Cordia sebestena

Cordia boissieri

Cordia laevigata

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Cap Prieto

Cordia alliodora

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Cordia gerascanthus

Palgrave's Saucerberry

Cordia subcordata

Fragrant manjack

Cordia dichotoma

Cordia millenii

Cordia collococca

Large-leaved Cordia

Cordia africana

West African Cordia

Cordia platythyrsa

Data verified marzo 2026

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