The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. It is commonly known as spanish elm, ecuador laurel, cypre or salmwood. Propagation of cordia boissieri, cordia parvifolia, and. Members in the softwooded or lightcolored alliodora group of the genus cordia are reported to consist of several commercially important species with a natural habitat that extends from southern mexico to the southern edge of the tropics in south america.
Pdf predictive models were developed for cordia alliodora branch and. General information cordia elaeagnoides is a tree growing 6 10 metres tall411. Their growth range is reported to include the cape verde islands, cuba, hispaniola. Stand development of cordia alliodora boraginaceae, a.
Dendroecological analysis of cordia alliodora, pseudobombax septenatum and annona spraguei in central panama. Smithsonian tropical research institutecordia alliodora. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Oken, however, made the combination at an earlier date and should be cited as the authority johnston 1950. Our client came to us with an urgent need to fill the position after a sudden resignation. Some confusion exists over two common names used in a number of countries. Oken is a tropical hardwood with an extensive natural range extending from mexico to argentina, 25o n to 25o s. From this sample of dominantcodominant trees, ages were 1435 years with an average of 25 years. Cordia alliodora is widely distributed meaning that if unchecked it could trigger an immense biodiversity problem.
The mechanical properties of this timber are similar to. Zhongze ma, yoshio hano, taro nomura, and, yingjie chen. Growth data, taken annually for 58 years in twelve permanent agroforestry sample plots, together with annual ring counts of basal discs and stem volume measurements of. Cordia alliodora in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Cordia definition of cordia by the free dictionary. The study plantationscomprise three replicates each of c. Modelling agroforestry systems of cacao theobroma cacao with laurel cordia alliodora or poro erythrina poeppigiana in costa rica. The tree has been introduced into several areas for forestry. Pdf modelling agroforestry systems of cacao theobroma cacao. In this study, survival, growth and site index for laurel cordia alliodora ruiz and pavn oken. Aim although hundreds of tree species have broad geographic ranges in the neotropics, little is known about how such widespread species attained disjunct distributions around mountain, ocean and xeric barriers. Agroforestry and biodiversity conservation in tropical landscapes.
Cordia alliodora spanish elm cordia angustifolia basora cordia bahamensis bahama manjack cordia bellonis serpentine manjack cordia. Cordia alliodora laurel tropical hardwood finca leola. Ethiopian institute of agricultural research, addis ababa, ethiopia. Survival, growth, timber productivity and site index of cordia. The effects of propagation environment and foliar area on. In some cases they are used to distinguish two different species of standing trees, due to a difference in heartwood colour andor bark colour between the species, as is the case in honduras laurel negro c. Pdf a yield model for cordia alliodora plantations in. Publication date 1990 series tropical forestry papers, 01419668. Cordia alliodora is one of several cordia trees called bocote in spanish and its wood, which has very little figure, is usually called freijo or jennywood along with. Devall united states department of agriculture forest service, paci. Dendroecological analysis of cordia alliodora, pseudobombax. Understory development in young cordia alliodora plantations. Wood database and searchable library woodworkers source. Its seeds are carried by the wind and the plant has escaped from cultivation in some of these areas.
Dimensions, volumes and growth of cordia alliodora in agroforestry. We quickly found a candidate that was an active cpa with the unanet expertise that the position required. Title trees and shrubs of mexico publication contributions from the united states national herbarium vol 23 author. Cordia partners has designed standard processes and methodologies utilizing bestinclass technology solutions that enable our staff to deliver high quality, cost effective accounting services to the industries we serve. Kelly2 1plant sciences department, university of arizona, tucson, az 85721 2pima c ounty cooperative extensi n, tucson, az 85719 abstract cordia boissieri and cordia parvifolia are plants commonly used in landscapes in the southwest. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network.
Based on the number of alleles in common, near neighbors were. Pdf survival, growth, timber productivity and site index of cordia. Although they are available in the nursery trade, cordia species are. Population genetics of cordia alliodora boraginaceae, a. Antrepellent triterpenoids from cordia alliodora the. Dimensions, volumes and growth of cordia alliodora in. Cordia alliodora is a species of flowering tree in the borage family, boraginaceae, that is native to the american tropics. Cordia alliodora, cypre, equador laurel, salmwood, spanish elm, princewood large tropical american tree of the genus cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood. Seed propagation of cordia boissieri and cordia parvifolia u. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Cordia resources recently placed a controller at a large government contractor in washington, dc that focuses in global security. Please note that this is a trial program and may end.
In this study, survival, growth and site index for laurel cordia alliodora ruiz and pavon oken. Forestry and forest products in ethiopia technologies and issues edited by. Cordia alliodora is used for reforestation programs and farm income in northern costa rica. Media in category cordia alliodora the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Durability of cordia alliodora timber and effectiveness of preservatives in protecting timber. Cordia synonyms, cordia pronunciation, cordia translation, english dictionary definition of cordia. The trees produce domatia where ants nest at stem nodes and also at the node between the peduncle and the rachides of. Based on crossdated increment cores, yearly diameters of trees were reconstructed for 21 laurels cordia alliodora growing in a natural secondary forest on gigante peninsula, panama. Photosynthetic rates p n, stomatal conductance g s and chlorophyll fluorescence ratio fvfm of the cuttings were assessed during propagation. Data file b, see materials and methods section r 0.
The agroforestry systems of cacao theobroma cacao under laurel cordia alliodora and cacao under poro erythrina. Cordia alliodora is a species of flowering tree in the borage family, boraginaceae, that is native. Modelling agroforestry systems of cacao theobroma cacao with. The neotropical tree cordia alliodora hosts colonies of azteca pittieri ants. Here, we examine the phylogeographic structure of a widespread and economically important tree, cordia alliodora, to. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Cordia alliodora is widely used for internal and external construction, general carpentry, furniture, railroads, bridge structures, veneers, boats, and beveled board, and it is very good for pulp paper production. Antifungal and larvicidal compounds from the root bark of cordia alliodora. Cordia alliodora boraginaceae is a tropical hardwood with a natural range that extends from mexico to argentina. The utility of a rare allozyme markers and b paternity exclusion in estimating gene dispersal in tropical forest trees was demonstrated for a population of cordia alliodora r. An examination of individual tree diameter growth of. A multilocus mixed mating model was used to evaluate the mating system of a natural population of cordia alliodora boraginaceae, a neotropical tree. The plants database includes the following 26 species of cordia. Recent phylogeographic structure in a widespread weedy.
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