Dilodendron costaricense
Dilodendron costaricense
Iguano
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Plant Story
This tree reaches up to 35 meters and is distinguishable due to its leaves, which grow small blades, as well as its reddish trunk, which sheds circular plates. Its reddish fruits contain several seeds covered by a white aril, which attract animals, as well as saponins that foam like soap. This species inhabits humid primary forests and is distributed from Costa Rica to Colombia and Venezuela; in Costa Rica, it grows along the Pacific slope.
Historia de la planta
El Dilodendron costaricense es un árbol de hasta 35 metros de altura, peculiar por sus hojas con láminas foliares pequeñas y su tronco rojizo que exfolia en placas circulares. Los frutos son rojizos, contienen varias semillas cubiertas por un arilo blanco, el cual es atractivo para los animales. Los frutos contienen saponinas que funcionan como jabón. Habita bosques primarios de zonas de clima húmedo a muy húmedo. Se conoce desde Costa Rica hasta Colombia y Venezuela. En Costa Rica solo se encuentra en la vertiente pacífica.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Dilodendron costaricense
Common name(s):
Iguano, Iguano
Family
Sapindaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February
Fruiting Months:
November, December
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Plant Locations
Iguano
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Plant Story
This tree reaches up to 35 meters and is distinguishable due to its leaves, which grow small blades, as well as its reddish trunk, which sheds circular plates. Its reddish fruits contain several seeds covered by a white aril, which attract animals, as well as saponins that foam like soap. This species inhabits humid primary forests and is distributed from Costa Rica to Colombia and Venezuela; in Costa Rica, it grows along the Pacific slope.
Historia de la planta
El Dilodendron costaricense es un árbol de hasta 35 metros de altura, peculiar por sus hojas con láminas foliares pequeñas y su tronco rojizo que exfolia en placas circulares. Los frutos son rojizos, contienen varias semillas cubiertas por un arilo blanco, el cual es atractivo para los animales. Los frutos contienen saponinas que funcionan como jabón. Habita bosques primarios de zonas de clima húmedo a muy húmedo. Se conoce desde Costa Rica hasta Colombia y Venezuela. En Costa Rica solo se encuentra en la vertiente pacífica.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Dilodendron costaricense
Common name(s)
Iguano
Family
Sapindaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February
Fruiting Monts
November, December
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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