More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
White Manjack
Cordia dentata
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Borages Order (Boraginales)
-Borage Family (Family Boraginaceae)
-Subfamily Cordioideae
-White Manjack (Cordia dentata
The White Manjack (Cordia dentata) is a small to medium-sized tree or shrub in the borage family (Boraginaceae). White Manjack produces small, white, or pale cream flowers. These flowers are funnel-shaped and grow in clusters at the tips of branches. They are often fragrant and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant bears small, round to oval fruits that are fleshy when mature and contain a single seed. Birds often eat the fruits, aiding in seed dispersal.
Description
• Cordia dentata, commonly known as white manjack or tigüilote, is a shrub or small tree in the borage family (Boraginaceae). It has simple, alternate, rough-textured leaves with toothed or scalloped margins. Its small, fragrant, white flowers grow in clusters and attract bees and other insects. The flowers develop into small, rounded fruits that turn white or yellowish when ripe and are eaten by birds and other wildlife.
Range
• Cordia dentata is native to tropical America, ranging from Mexico through Central America into parts of northern South America and the Caribbean. It is particularly characteristic of seasonally dry tropical regions. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• It grows in tropical dry forests, thorn scrub, open woodland, pastures, and forest edges. It thrives in warm, sunny environments and tolerates seasonal drought, often occurring in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in open agricultural landscapes.