Damburneya umbrosa
Damburneya umbrosa
Aguacatillo
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This tree can vary from just 2.5 to 25 meters in height, and is typically found in humid mature or primary forests. Its white flowers are likely pollinated by insects, and its spherical, green fruits ripen to purple, are supported by a red dome, and are typically consumed by birds. This species is distributed from Costa Rica to Colombia; in Costa Rica, it grows along both the Pacific and Atlantic slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol puede crecer desde 2.5 a 25 metros de altura, suele encontrarse en bosques maduros o primarios, en zonas húmedas a muy húmedas. Sus flores son blancas, posiblemente polinizadas por insectos, los frutos son esféricos, verdes y luego morados cuando maduran, sostenidos por una cúpula roja. Estos frutos son consumidos por aves principalmente. Esta especie se conoce desde Costa Rica, hasta Colombia. En Costa Rica en ambas vertientes.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Damburneya umbrosa
Common name(s):
Aguacatillo, Aguacatillo
Family
Lauraceae
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:
Not evaluated / No evaluado (NE)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Aguacatillo
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Plant Story
This tree can vary from just 2.5 to 25 meters in height, and is typically found in humid mature or primary forests. Its white flowers are likely pollinated by insects, and its spherical, green fruits ripen to purple, are supported by a red dome, and are typically consumed by birds. This species is distributed from Costa Rica to Colombia; in Costa Rica, it grows along both the Pacific and Atlantic slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol puede crecer desde 2.5 a 25 metros de altura, suele encontrarse en bosques maduros o primarios, en zonas húmedas a muy húmedas. Sus flores son blancas, posiblemente polinizadas por insectos, los frutos son esféricos, verdes y luego morados cuando maduran, sostenidos por una cúpula roja. Estos frutos son consumidos por aves principalmente. Esta especie se conoce desde Costa Rica, hasta Colombia. En Costa Rica en ambas vertientes.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Damburneya umbrosa
Common name(s)
Aguacatillo
Family
Lauraceae
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
Not evaluated / No evaluado (NE)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
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Plant Locations
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