Trema integerrima
Trema integerrima
Capulín, Capulín blanco
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This tree, which reaches up to 30 meters, grows in altered areas and alongside roads. Its flowers are pollinated by insects and its seeds are dispersed by the birds that feed on its ripe fruits. Thanks to its strong resilience in altered areas, it has great potential for ecosystem restoration. In Costa Rica, it is found from 0 to 1700 meters above sea level and is distributed from Guatemala to the northern region of South America and Peru.
Historia de la planta
El Trema integerrima es un árbol que alcanza hasta 30 metros de altura, crece en áreas alteradas y orillas de caminos. Sus flores son visitadas por insectos y sus semillas son dispersadas por aves que se alimentan de los frutos maduros. Gracias a que posee gran resistencia a áreas intervenidas, tiene gran potencial para restauración de ecosistemas. En Costa Rica se encuentra de 0 a 1700 msnm y se distribuye desde Guatemala hasta Perú.
Plant details
Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Trema integerrima
Common name(s):
Capulín , Capulín, Capulín blanco
Family
Cannabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
February, March, April
Fruiting Months:
March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Interesting Links
Plant Locations
Capulín
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Plant Story
This tree, which reaches up to 30 meters, grows in altered areas and alongside roads. Its flowers are pollinated by insects and its seeds are dispersed by the birds that feed on its ripe fruits. Thanks to its strong resilience in altered areas, it has great potential for ecosystem restoration. In Costa Rica, it is found from 0 to 1700 meters above sea level and is distributed from Guatemala to the northern region of South America and Peru.
Historia de la planta
El Trema integerrima es un árbol que alcanza hasta 30 metros de altura, crece en áreas alteradas y orillas de caminos. Sus flores son visitadas por insectos y sus semillas son dispersadas por aves que se alimentan de los frutos maduros. Gracias a que posee gran resistencia a áreas intervenidas, tiene gran potencial para restauración de ecosistemas. En Costa Rica se encuentra de 0 a 1700 msnm y se distribuye desde Guatemala hasta Perú.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Trema integerrima
Common name(s)
Capulín, Capulín blanco
Family
Cannabaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
February, March, April
Fruiting Monts
March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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