Plant · GBIF taxon 5341276
Anacahuita
Cordia boissieriAlso known as Mexican Olive, White Cordia, Texas Wild Olive
Anacahuita brightens dry thornscrub landscapes with soft, velvety leaves and trumpet-shaped white flowers featuring yellow throats. These showy blooms open throughout the warmer months, attracting a variety of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Small olive-like fruits follow the flowers, providing food for local birds and mammals across South Texas and northern Mexico.
EvergreenWhite BloomsDrought Tolerant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
Not available
ThreatsSevere freezing events, land clearing
HabitatsThornscrub, dry brushlands, arid woodland margins
Life span30–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCordiaceae
- SpeciesCordia boissieri
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Raw fruits can cause mild toxicity and wild berries have toxic look-alikes; do not ingest.
Responsible observation
- Sunlight Needs: Plant in full sun and fast-draining soil to encourage maximum blooming.
- Cold Protection: Shelter young plants from hard freezes, which can damage tender foliage.
- Wildlife Watching: Observe flowers in summer mornings to spot feeding hummingbirds and butterflies.
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