Guarea chiricana
Guarea chiricana
Ocora
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The ocora belongs to the cedar and mahogany family (Meliaceae). Its genus (Guarea) is very particular due to its leaves with indefinite growth. It is distinguished by its leaves covered by long hairs. It is small to mid-sized tree, reaching between 3 to 15 meters in height. Its flowers are small, they attract insects, and its fruits are capsules that open when they mature and leave their seeds exposed. This species lives in mature forests, with humid to very humid climates. It is known in Mexico, Guatemala and from Nicaragua to Panama and in Costa Rica it has been found in both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes.
Historia de la planta
El árbol de ocora (Guarea chiricana) 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. Se distingue por sus hojas cubiertas por pelos largos. Es una especie de porte pequeño o mediano, alcanzando de 3 a 15 metros de altura. Sus flores son pequeñas, atraen insectos, los frutos son cápsulas que se abren al maduran y dejan expuestas sus semillas. Esta especie habita en bosques maduros, con climas húmedos a muy húmedos. Se conoce en México, Guatemala y desde Nicaragua a Panamá y en Costa Rica se ha encontrado en ambas vertientes.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Guarea chiricana
Common name(s):
Ocora, Ocora
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
February, March, April, May, Jun, September
Fruiting Months:
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). Its genus (Guarea) is very particular due to its leaves with indefinite growth. It is distinguished by its leaves covered by long hairs. It is small to mid-sized tree, reaching between 3 to 15 meters in height. Its flowers are small, they attract insects, and its fruits are capsules that open when they mature and leave their seeds exposed. This species lives in mature forests, with humid to very humid climates. It is known in Mexico, Guatemala and from Nicaragua to Panama and in Costa Rica it has been found in both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes.
Historia de la planta
El árbol de ocora (Guarea chiricana) 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. Se distingue por sus hojas cubiertas por pelos largos. Es una especie de porte pequeño o mediano, alcanzando de 3 a 15 metros de altura. Sus flores son pequeñas, atraen insectos, los frutos son cápsulas que se abren al maduran y dejan expuestas sus semillas. Esta especie habita en bosques maduros, con climas húmedos a muy húmedos. Se conoce en México, Guatemala y desde Nicaragua a Panamá y en Costa Rica se ha encontrado en ambas vertientes.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Guarea chiricana
Common name(s)
Ocora
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
February, March, April, May, Jun, September
Fruiting Monts
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
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Plant Locations
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