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Mexican-olive

Cordia boissieri

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ancahuita

Similar Species in Cordia

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Assyrian plum
Cordia myxa
Least Concern
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baria
Cordia gerascanthus
Data Deficient
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Clam Cherry
Cordia laevigata
Least Concern
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Clammy Cherry
Cordia collococca
Least Concern
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Drum Tree
Cordia millenii
Least Concern
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Fragrant manjack
Cordia dichotoma
Least Concern
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Largeleaf geigertree
Cordia sebestena
Least Concern
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Large-leaved Cordia
Cordia africana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican-olive?
The scientific name of Mexican-olive is Cordia boissieri. It belongs to the genus Cordia.
What is the conservation status of Mexican-olive?
Mexican-olive (Cordia boissieri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mexican-olive belong to?
Mexican-olive (Cordia boissieri) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.
Is Mexican-olive endangered?
No, Mexican-olive (Cordia boissieri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican-olive belong to?
Mexican-olive (Cordia boissieri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican-olive?
The closest relatives of Mexican-olive in the genus Cordia include Assyrian plum, baria, Clam Cherry, Clammy Cherry, Drum Tree.

Genus Cordia — 17 Species

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Assyrian plum
Cordia myxa
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baria
Cordia gerascanthus
DD 🐾
Clam Cherry
Cordia laevigata
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Clammy Cherry
Cordia collococca
LC 🐾
Drum Tree
Cordia millenii
LC 🐾
Fragrant manjack
Cordia dichotoma
LC 🐾
Largeleaf geigertree
Cordia sebestena
LC 🐾
Large-leaved Cordia
Cordia africana
LC 🐾
mareer
Cordia subcordata
LC
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Mexican-olive
Cordia boissieri
LC
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Palgrave's Saucerberry
Cordia megiae
VU 🐾
Septee Tree
Cordia caffra
LC 🐾
snot berry
Cordia monoica
LC 🐾
Spanish elm
Cordia alliodora
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West African Cordia
Cordia platythyrsa
VU 🐾
White Manjack
Cordia sulcata
LC 🐾
Yellow geiger
Cordia lutea
LC
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