Trichilia tuberculata
Trichilia tuberculata
Canfín
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This tree is a member of the Mahogany family and is found in forests with little to no intervention, where it reaches up to 30 meters. It is known for its use as a fuel, as its wood has the ability to burn when still green. Its wood is also used for construction and its bark is made into concoctions to treat malaria and fever. Its flowers are white and its fruits are yellow with an irregular texture on which monkeys, toucans, and large birds feed. It is distributed in Costa Rica from 0 to 150 meters above sea level and is found primarily in the central and southern Pacific regions. It also grows in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Trichilia tuberculata es familia de la Caoba (Swietenia macrophylla) y es un árbol que se encuentra en los bosques poco intervenidos donde llega a alcanzar los 30 metros de altura. Se reconoce por su uso como combustible ya que su madera tiene la capacidad de arder cuando está aún verde, además su madera es utilizada para construcción pesada y su corteza es preparada en infusiones para tratar la malaria y otras fiebres. Sus flores son blancas y sus frutos son amarillos con un textura irregular y sirve de alimento para monos, tucanes y pavas. Se distribuye en el país desde los 0 a 150 metros de elevación y principalmente en el Pacífico central y sur. Se conoce de Costa Rica hasta Perú y Brasil.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Trichilia tuberculata
Common name(s):
Canfín, Canfín
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
February, March
Fruiting Months:
July, August, September, October
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Canfín
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Plant Story
This tree is a member of the Mahogany family and is found in forests with little to no intervention, where it reaches up to 30 meters. It is known for its use as a fuel, as its wood has the ability to burn when still green. Its wood is also used for construction and its bark is made into concoctions to treat malaria and fever. Its flowers are white and its fruits are yellow with an irregular texture on which monkeys, toucans, and large birds feed. It is distributed in Costa Rica from 0 to 150 meters above sea level and is found primarily in the central and southern Pacific regions. It also grows in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
Historia de la planta
Trichilia tuberculata es familia de la Caoba (Swietenia macrophylla) y es un árbol que se encuentra en los bosques poco intervenidos donde llega a alcanzar los 30 metros de altura. Se reconoce por su uso como combustible ya que su madera tiene la capacidad de arder cuando está aún verde, además su madera es utilizada para construcción pesada y su corteza es preparada en infusiones para tratar la malaria y otras fiebres. Sus flores son blancas y sus frutos son amarillos con un textura irregular y sirve de alimento para monos, tucanes y pavas. Se distribuye en el país desde los 0 a 150 metros de elevación y principalmente en el Pacífico central y sur. Se conoce de Costa Rica hasta Perú y Brasil.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Trichilia tuberculata
Common name(s)
Canfín
Family
Meliaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
February, March
Fruiting Monts
July, August, September, October
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
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Plant Locations
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