Clarisia biflora
Clarisia biflora
Lechillo, Ojoche, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo
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Plant Story
This species can grow up to 40 meters tall and is similar in appearance to the breadnut tree (Brosimum alicastrum), however it has smooth leaves with red colored petiole, or leaf stems. The spherical fruits are medium sized and green. The wood has been used in the construction of houses. This species grows well between Mexico and Brazil, and in Costa Rica it grows only along the Pacific slope.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie crece hasta 40 metros de alto, es parecido al ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum), pero este tiene peciolos rojizos y las láminas son lisas. Los frutos son medianos, esféricos, verdes. Su madera ha sido utilizada para la construcción de viviendas. Esta especie se da desde México hasta Brasil y en Costa Rica se conoce solo en la vertiente pacífica.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Clarisia biflora
Common name(s):
Ojochillo, Lechillo, Ojoche, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo
Family
Moraceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, April
Fruiting Months:
January, March, April
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Ojochillo
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Plant Story
This species can grow up to 40 meters tall and is similar in appearance to the breadnut tree (Brosimum alicastrum), however it has smooth leaves with red colored petiole, or leaf stems. The spherical fruits are medium sized and green. The wood has been used in the construction of houses. This species grows well between Mexico and Brazil, and in Costa Rica it grows only along the Pacific slope.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie crece hasta 40 metros de alto, es parecido al ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum), pero este tiene peciolos rojizos y las láminas son lisas. Los frutos son medianos, esféricos, verdes. Su madera ha sido utilizada para la construcción de viviendas. Esta especie se da desde México hasta Brasil y en Costa Rica se conoce solo en la vertiente pacífica.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Clarisia biflora
Common name(s)
Lechillo, Ojoche, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo
Family
Moraceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, April
Fruiting Monts
January, March, April
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
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Plant Locations
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