Guarea bullata
Guarea bullata
Ocora
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The ocora belongs to the cedar and mahogany family (Meliaceae). The genus to which it belongs (Guarea) is very particular due to its leaves with indefinite growth. This species differs due to its dented leaves and brown hairs. The size of this species is highly variable and can reach maturity from 1.5 to 35 meters high. Its flowers are small and attract insects, and its fruits are reddish capsules, which open when they mature and leave their seeds exposed. This species lives in mature forests, with humid to very humid climates. It is known from Mexico to Ecuador and in Costa Rica it has been found in both slopes.
Historia de la planta
El árbol de ocora (Guarea bullata) pertenece a la familia del cedro y del caoba (Meliaceae), el género al que pertenece (Guarea) es muy particular por sus hojas con crecimiento indefinido. Esta especie es diferente por sus hojas abolladas y con pelos pardos. El tamaño de esta especie es sumamente variable y puede alcanzar la madurez desde 1.5 hasta 35 metros de alto. Sus flores son pequeñas, atraen insectos, los frutos son cápsulas rojizas, que se abren al maduran y dejan expuestas sus semillas de testa rojiza. Esta especie habita en bosques maduros, con climas húmedos a muy húmedos. Se conoce desde México hasta Ecuador y en Costa Rica se ha encontrado en ambas vertientes.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Guarea bullata
Common name(s):
Ocora, Ocora
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, December
Fruiting Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, November
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Ocora
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Plant Story
The ocora belongs to the cedar and mahogany family (Meliaceae). The genus to which it belongs (Guarea) is very particular due to its leaves with indefinite growth. This species differs due to its dented leaves and brown hairs. The size of this species is highly variable and can reach maturity from 1.5 to 35 meters high. Its flowers are small and attract insects, and its fruits are reddish capsules, which open when they mature and leave their seeds exposed. This species lives in mature forests, with humid to very humid climates. It is known from Mexico to Ecuador and in Costa Rica it has been found in both slopes.
Historia de la planta
El árbol de ocora (Guarea bullata) pertenece a la familia del cedro y del caoba (Meliaceae), el género al que pertenece (Guarea) es muy particular por sus hojas con crecimiento indefinido. Esta especie es diferente por sus hojas abolladas y con pelos pardos. El tamaño de esta especie es sumamente variable y puede alcanzar la madurez desde 1.5 hasta 35 metros de alto. Sus flores son pequeñas, atraen insectos, los frutos son cápsulas rojizas, que se abren al maduran y dejan expuestas sus semillas de testa rojiza. Esta especie habita en bosques maduros, con climas húmedos a muy húmedos. Se conoce desde México hasta Ecuador y en Costa Rica se ha encontrado en ambas vertientes.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Guarea bullata
Common name(s)
Ocora
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, December
Fruiting Monts
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, November
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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