Casearia sylvestris
Casearia sylvestris
Huesillo
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Little Bone
This small tree is relatively common in both dry and humid forests, with a range spanning from Mexico to Uruguay. In Costa Rica it is widely distributed in low-elevation regions. Its fruits are a sought-after treat by birds. Various parts of the tree, such as the leaves and the seeds, have been used as natural remedies for several diseases.
Historia de la planta
Este pequeño árbol es relativamente común en bosques secos y húmedos, se encuentra desde México hasta Uruguay, en Costa Rica está ampliamente distribuido en las zonas bajas. Sus frutos son apetecidos por aves. Varias de sus estructuras como hojas y semillas se han usado para tratar diversas enfermedades.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Casearia sylvestris
Common name(s):
Huesillo, Huesillo
Family
Salicaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, August, December
Fruiting Months:
Conservation
IUCN category:
Not evaluated / No evaluado (NE)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Huesillo
Plant details
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English Audio
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Plant Story
Little Bone
This small tree is relatively common in both dry and humid forests, with a range spanning from Mexico to Uruguay. In Costa Rica it is widely distributed in low-elevation regions. Its fruits are a sought-after treat by birds. Various parts of the tree, such as the leaves and the seeds, have been used as natural remedies for several diseases.
Historia de la planta
Este pequeño árbol es relativamente común en bosques secos y húmedos, se encuentra desde México hasta Uruguay, en Costa Rica está ampliamente distribuido en las zonas bajas. Sus frutos son apetecidos por aves. Varias de sus estructuras como hojas y semillas se han usado para tratar diversas enfermedades.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Casearia sylvestris
Common name(s)
Huesillo
Family
Salicaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, August, December
Fruiting Monts
Conservation
IUCN category
Not evaluated / No evaluado (NE)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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