Isertia laevis
Isertia laevis
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This tree is a member of the coffee family (Rubiaceae) and reaches between just 5 to 10 meters tall. The white underside of its leaves assists in its identification. Its fruits are small and its flowers are white or cream-colored; their pollinator is not well known. The species grows in humid forests, where it prefers secondary forests, scrubland, and other open spaces. The species is distributed from Costa Rica to South America; in Costa Rica, it grows along both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol pertenece a la familia del café (Rubiaceae), alcanza de 5 a 10 metros de alto y posee unas hojas muy características ya que son color blanco por debajo. Las flores son blancas o color crema, no se conoce bien su polinizador y los frutos son pequeños. Crece en bosques húmedos y muy húmedos, donde prefiere bosques secundarios, charrales y lugares abiertos. Se encuentra desde Costa Rica hasta Bolivia, en Costa Rica se distribuye en ambas vertientes.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Isertia laevis
Common name(s):
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Family
Rubiaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
May, Jun, July, August
Fruiting Months:
July, August, September, October
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
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Plant Locations
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Plant Story
This tree is a member of the coffee family (Rubiaceae) and reaches between just 5 to 10 meters tall. The white underside of its leaves assists in its identification. Its fruits are small and its flowers are white or cream-colored; their pollinator is not well known. The species grows in humid forests, where it prefers secondary forests, scrubland, and other open spaces. The species is distributed from Costa Rica to South America; in Costa Rica, it grows along both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes.
Historia de la planta
Este árbol pertenece a la familia del café (Rubiaceae), alcanza de 5 a 10 metros de alto y posee unas hojas muy características ya que son color blanco por debajo. Las flores son blancas o color crema, no se conoce bien su polinizador y los frutos son pequeños. Crece en bosques húmedos y muy húmedos, donde prefiere bosques secundarios, charrales y lugares abiertos. Se encuentra desde Costa Rica hasta Bolivia, en Costa Rica se distribuye en ambas vertientes.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Isertia laevis
Common name(s)
Family
Rubiaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
May, Jun, July, August
Fruiting Monts
July, August, September, October
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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