Cordia subcordata

Cordia subcordata Lam., Tabl. Encycl. n. 1899.

Cordia subcordata Lam., Photo by Nguyễn Hồng Quân

The native range of this species is S. Somalia to N. Mozambique, W. Indian Ocean to Pacific. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarly in the seasonally dry tropical biome(s).

Vietnamese name: 

Ngút lá hình tim

Latin name: Cordia subcordata

Family: 

Cordiaceae

Distribution:

Species of Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

In Vietnam, this species is distributed throughout the central provinces from Phu Yen to Ba Ria, Vung Tau.

Uses:

The fruit contains a very sticky mucus, which can be used as glue. Can be used as a sedative and expectorant. The tree has a very beautiful flower shape that can be migrated or planted to look in coastal forest areas, streets and resorts to create landscape and shade.