Beach Cordia (Fijian: Nawanawa)

Small tree, up to 10 m. Leaves ovate, 8-20 cm long. Flowers orange, form tubes. Blooming occurs throughout the year, but most flowers are produced in the spring. Fruits buoyant for long distance transport by ocean currents.

Beach Cordia occurs in Eastern Africa, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands. Grows in coastal areas.

No known.

The seeds are edible and have been eaten during famine. Related (same family) to “forget-me-not” (Myosotis sp.) and “Octopus bush” (Heliotropium foertherianum; #91)