Pterocarpus violaceus
Pterocarpus violaceus
Sangrillo
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Plant Story
This striking tree belongs to the bean family (Fabaceae), it can grow up to 45 m high, its common name “sangrillo” is due to its reddish sap. The flowers are yellow, with a violet spot in the centre, which helps to identify the species instantly. The fruits dry when ripe and form a kind of wing around the seed, which allows them to be dispersed by the wind. This species is known from Costa Rica and Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Este llamativo árbol pertenece a la familia del frijol (Fabaceae), llega a crecer hasta 45 m de altura, su nombre común sangrillo se debe a que posee savia rojiza. Las flores son amarillas, con una mancha violeta en el centro, lo cual ayuda a identificar a la especie al instante, los frutos al madurar se secan y forman un tipo de ala circundante a la semilla, lo que le permite ser dispersados por el viento. Esta especie se conoce en Costa Rica y Brasil.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Pterocarpus violaceus
Common name(s):
Sangrillo, Sangrillo
Family
Fabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, December
Fruiting Months:
Conservation
IUCN category:
NE
CITES:
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Sangrillo
Plant details
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Plant Story
This striking tree belongs to the bean family (Fabaceae), it can grow up to 45 m high, its common name “sangrillo” is due to its reddish sap. The flowers are yellow, with a violet spot in the centre, which helps to identify the species instantly. The fruits dry when ripe and form a kind of wing around the seed, which allows them to be dispersed by the wind. This species is known from Costa Rica and Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Este llamativo árbol pertenece a la familia del frijol (Fabaceae), llega a crecer hasta 45 m de altura, su nombre común sangrillo se debe a que posee savia rojiza. Las flores son amarillas, con una mancha violeta en el centro, lo cual ayuda a identificar a la especie al instante, los frutos al madurar se secan y forman un tipo de ala circundante a la semilla, lo que le permite ser dispersados por el viento. Esta especie se conoce en Costa Rica y Brasil.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Pterocarpus violaceus
Common name(s)
Sangrillo
Family
Fabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, December
Fruiting Monts
Conservation
IUCN category
NE
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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