Cordia subcordata
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The Tou (Polynesian name, Kou in Hawaiʻi) tree (Cordia subcordata) is native from around the Indian Ocean and in the Pacific Ocean.
Large ovate leaves, orange tubular flowers, 3 to 5 cm diameter, borne in short stemmed clusters.
[edit] Use
The wood of the tree is beautiful, soft but lasting. In ancient Hawaiʻi kou wood was used for cups, dishes and calebashes. In Tonga tou wood is a favourite for making cricket bats. One of the Tuʻi Tonga, Tamatou is supposed to have been a piece of tou wood.
[edit] External links
Wikispecies has information related to:
- Cordia subcordata. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
