Geiger Tree

Geiger Tree, Scarlet Cordia
Scientific Name: Cordia sebestena L.
Synonym:
Family: Boraginaceae ...

A Geiger tree, at Geiger's house in Key West, Florida
tree in Hyderabad, India.
fruits in Hyderabad, India.

Geiger Tree [English]: Cordia sebestena
Geiger Tree [English]: Sebestena sebestena
Geigertree [English]: Cordia sebestena
Geigertree [English]: Sebestena sebestena
Geigetsu Rhododendron [English]: Rhododendron 'Geigetsu' ...

According to the legend, the name Geiger Tree was bestowed by Audubon in memory of John Geiger a Key West 19th century pilot and wrecker. The very showy tubular orange flowers are up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter (4 cm).

CORDIA SEBESTENA L. - GEIGER TREE.
Common name:cordia, geiger tree, orange geiger, scarlet cordia.
Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family).

See also: May, Green, Fruits, Olive, Medic