Cordia subcordata
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| Cordia subcordata Lam. |
The Tou (Polynesian name, Kou in Hawaiʻi) tree (Cordia subcordata) is native to Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands.[1] It has 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.
[edit] References
- ^ Taxon: Cordia subcordata Lam.. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area.
[edit] External links
Wikispecies has information related to:
- Cordia subcordata. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
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