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louro-amarelo

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 (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Cordia alliodora (louro-amarelo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cap Prieto

French bois de Chypre

German Lauch-Kordie

Portuguese louro-amarelo

Similar Species in Cordia

Cordia sebestena

cordia-africana

Cordia africana

West African Cordia

Cordia platythyrsa

Cordia boissieri

Palgrave's Saucerberry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of louro-amarelo?

The scientific name of louro-amarelo is Cordia alliodora. It belongs to the genus Cordia.

What is the conservation status of louro-amarelo?

louro-amarelo (Cordia alliodora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does louro-amarelo live?

louro-amarelo 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 louro-amarelo belong to?

louro-amarelo (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.

Is louro-amarelo endangered?

No, louro-amarelo (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 louro-amarelo belong to?

louro-amarelo (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of louro-amarelo?

The closest relatives of louro-amarelo in the genus Cordia include córdia, cordia-africana, Sebesteira, Mexican-olive, Septee Tree.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Cordia — 17 Species

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Cordia sebestena

cordia-africana

Cordia africana

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louro-amarelo

Cordia alliodora

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Cordia boissieri

Palgrave's Saucerberry

Cordia subcordata

Fragrant manjack

Cordia dichotoma

Cordia gerascanthus

Cordia millenii

Cordia laevigata

Cordia collococca

West African Cordia

Cordia platythyrsa

Data verified Março 2026

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