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Spanish elm

Cordia alliodora

Least Concern

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

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Boraginales (紫草目)
Family
Cordiaceae
Genus
Cordia
Species
Cordia alliodora (Spanish elm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cap Prieto
French bois de Chypre
German Lauch-Kordie
Portuguese louro-amarelo

Similar Species in Cordia

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baria
Cordia gerascanthus
Data Deficient
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Assyrian plum
Cordia myxa
Least Concern
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Clam Cherry
Cordia laevigata
Least Concern
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Clammy Cherry
Cordia collococca
Least Concern
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Large-leaved Cordia
Cordia africana
Least Concern
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Largeleaf geigertree
Cordia sebestena
Least Concern
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West African Cordia
Cordia platythyrsa
Vulnerable
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Mexican-olive
Cordia boissieri
Least Concern
View all species in Cordia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish elm?
The scientific name of Spanish elm is Cordia alliodora. It belongs to the genus Cordia.
What is the conservation status of Spanish elm?
Spanish elm (Cordia alliodora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spanish elm live?
Spanish elm 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 Spanish elm belong to?
Spanish elm (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the genus Cordia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cordiaceae.
Is Spanish elm endangered?
No, Spanish elm (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 Spanish elm belong to?
Spanish elm (Cordia alliodora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Spanish elm?
The closest relatives of Spanish elm in the genus Cordia include baria, Assyrian plum, Clam Cherry, Clammy Cherry, Large-leaved Cordia.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Cordia — 17 Species

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