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Cordia sebestena L.

Synonyms

Cordia juglandifolia, Cordia laevis, Sebesten sebestena

Common names

Scarlet cordia, siricote

Extract from Wikipedia article

Cordia sebestena is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae, that is native to the American tropics. It ranges from southern Florida in the United States and The Bahamas southwards throughout Central America and the Greater Antilles. Common names include siricote or kopté (Mayan) in 19th Century northern Yucatán, scarlet cordia on Jamaica, and Geiger tree (after Key West wrecker John Geiger) in Florida.

AI-generated Description

Cordia sebestena, also known as Geiger tree or Spanish cordia, is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. In Qatar, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant, valued for its attractive white or yellow flowers and vibrant orange-red berries. It thrives in the country's warm climate and can be found in gardens, parks, and along roadsides, where it provides shade and aesthetic appeal. Studies in Qatar have focused on its horticultural potential, drought tolerance, and ability to withstand high temperatures, making it a suitable choice for landscaping in arid environments.

Blooming siricote tree (Cordia sebestena) in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 24, 2016
Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar

Orange flowers of siricote tree (Cordia sebestena) in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 24, 2016
Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar

Fruits of siricote tree (Cordia sebestena) in a park at Al Meshrif Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 29, 2016
Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Cordia sebestena plant was observed to be blooming in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area, Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2016. The tree produced vibrant orange flowers, which were visible during this time. Later, on May 29, 2016, the plant was found to have developed fruits, observed in a nearby park at Al Meshrif Street in Onaiza area. The blooming period of the siricote tree appears to be followed by fruit development, with a notable presence of the plant in urban parks in Doha. The observations suggest that Cordia sebestena can thrive in Qatar's environment, producing flowers and fruits in the spring season. The plant's ability to grow and reproduce in this region is evident from these sightings.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Cordia sebestena, Wikipedia article
• Cordia sebestena from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.