Andira inermis
Andira inermis
Almendro de Río, Carne asada
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This tree, known as River Almond or Roast Beef, reaches heights of around 20 meters, its name comes from the peculiar fragrance of its bark that, to some, reminds them of the smell of roast beef. It is frequently found along rivers with striking purple flowers. It produces a green, medium-sized fruit that is eaten by certain animals, although it has been reported as poisonous to humans. Its wood is used for heavy construction. It can be found from Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia and the Caribbean; in Costa Rica it is distributed widely along both the Pacific and Atlantic slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol alcanza generalmente los 20 metros de altura, su nombre se debe al olor peculiar de la corteza que para unos recuerda el olor de la carne asada. Es frecuente en los bosques riparios, sus flores son moradas, muy vistosas y sus frutos son verduzcos, medianos, consumidos por ciertos animales y han sido reportados como venenosos para el ser humano. Además su madera es usada para construcción pesada. Se conoce desde México, hasta Brasil y Bolivia y las Antillas, en Costa Rica es amplia en ambas vertientes.
Plant details
Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Andira inermis
Common name(s):
Carne asada, Almendro de Río, Carne asada
Family
Fabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, December
Fruiting Months:
March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Plant Locations
Carne asada
Plant details
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Plant Story
This tree, known as River Almond or Roast Beef, reaches heights of around 20 meters, its name comes from the peculiar fragrance of its bark that, to some, reminds them of the smell of roast beef. It is frequently found along rivers with striking purple flowers. It produces a green, medium-sized fruit that is eaten by certain animals, although it has been reported as poisonous to humans. Its wood is used for heavy construction. It can be found from Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia and the Caribbean; in Costa Rica it is distributed widely along both the Pacific and Atlantic slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol alcanza generalmente los 20 metros de altura, su nombre se debe al olor peculiar de la corteza que para unos recuerda el olor de la carne asada. Es frecuente en los bosques riparios, sus flores son moradas, muy vistosas y sus frutos son verduzcos, medianos, consumidos por ciertos animales y han sido reportados como venenosos para el ser humano. Además su madera es usada para construcción pesada. Se conoce desde México, hasta Brasil y Bolivia y las Antillas, en Costa Rica es amplia en ambas vertientes.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Andira inermis
Common name(s)
Almendro de Río, Carne asada
Family
Fabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, December
Fruiting Monts
March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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