Cordia myxa L.
Assyrian Plum
Trees up to 10-15 m tall leaves broad, ovate, 7-15 m x 5 to 10 cm, The young leaves tend to be hairy The fresh foliage is quite useful as fodder for cattle flowers white The fruit of lasura start appearing during July–August It is a kind of a drupe
•Ornamental plant. Harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. The tree has a long history of cultivation, dating back to the time of the ancient Egyptians, for its medicinal and edible uses, and it is still in cultivation in many areas of the tropics and subtropics
Cordia latifolia Wall Ex GDon, Cordia paniculata Roth
.The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
