Alibertia edulis
Alibertia edulis
Madroño, trompito
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This small tree or shrub is a member of the coffee family. It is relatively common in the humid and dry lowland forests of Costa Rica. The species is distributed from Mexico to Brazil. Its eye-catching flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and insects. The wood is used in the manufacture of the handles of tools. The ripe fruits are edible and the pulp has a subtle pleasant flavor.
Historia de la planta
Este pequeño árbol o arbusto, familia del café (Coffea arabica), es relativamente común en las tierras bajas de Costa Rica, tanto en bosque húmedo como seco y se conoce desde México hasta Brasil. Sus flores son blancas, vistosas y son polinizadas por colibríes e insectos. La madera es empleada en la fabricación de tajonas y mangos de herramientas. Los frutos maduros son comestibles y la pulpa es de sabor agradable, pero es escasa.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Alibertia edulis
Common name(s):
Madroño, Madroño, trompito
Family
Rubiaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fruiting Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
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Madroño
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Plant Story
This small tree or shrub is a member of the coffee family. It is relatively common in the humid and dry lowland forests of Costa Rica. The species is distributed from Mexico to Brazil. Its eye-catching flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and insects. The wood is used in the manufacture of the handles of tools. The ripe fruits are edible and the pulp has a subtle pleasant flavor.
Historia de la planta
Este pequeño árbol o arbusto, familia del café (Coffea arabica), es relativamente común en las tierras bajas de Costa Rica, tanto en bosque húmedo como seco y se conoce desde México hasta Brasil. Sus flores son blancas, vistosas y son polinizadas por colibríes e insectos. La madera es empleada en la fabricación de tajonas y mangos de herramientas. Los frutos maduros son comestibles y la pulpa es de sabor agradable, pero es escasa.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Alibertia edulis
Common name(s)
Madroño, trompito
Family
Rubiaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fruiting Monts
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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