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species 12,064 observations

Anacahuita

Cordia boissieri

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ancylis cordiae 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Wild Olive Tortoise Beetle 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch, Pipevine Swallowtail, Large Orange Sulphur, Long-tailed Skipper 18

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low Medium
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
No
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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