Trophis racemosa
Trophis racemosa
Lechillo, Ojoche macho, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo colorado
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This tree is a member of the same family as the breadnut tree and reaches between 5 to 18 meters tall. It is characterized by its white sap and rough leaves. Its flowers are small, white, and commonly pollinated by insects like bees. When ripe, its red fruits are highly desired by birds and its foliage is consumed by howler monkeys. It is distributed from Mexico to South America and the Antilles; in Costa Rica it grows on both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes in dry to humid climates ranging from 0 to 1350 meters above sea level.
Historia de la planta
Trophis racemosa es un árbol de la familia del ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum; Moraceae), alcanza de 5 a 18 metros de altura. Se caracteriza por tener savia blanca y hojas ásperas. Sus flores son pequeñas y blancas, comúnmente visitadas por insectos y sus frutos rojos cuando están maduros, mismos que son muy apetecidos por las aves, además, su follaje es consumido por monos aulladores. Se distribuye desde México a Perú y Venezuela y Las Antillas, en Costa Rica en ambas vertientes con climas secos a húmedos desde los 0 a 1350 metros de elevación.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Trophis racemosa
Common name(s):
Lechillo, Lechillo, Ojoche macho, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo colorado
Family
Moraceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fruiting Months:
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Conservation
IUCN category:
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES:
Not protected / Sin protección
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Plant Story
This tree is a member of the same family as the breadnut tree and reaches between 5 to 18 meters tall. It is characterized by its white sap and rough leaves. Its flowers are small, white, and commonly pollinated by insects like bees. When ripe, its red fruits are highly desired by birds and its foliage is consumed by howler monkeys. It is distributed from Mexico to South America and the Antilles; in Costa Rica it grows on both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes in dry to humid climates ranging from 0 to 1350 meters above sea level.
Historia de la planta
Trophis racemosa es un árbol de la familia del ojoche (Brosimum alicastrum; Moraceae), alcanza de 5 a 18 metros de altura. Se caracteriza por tener savia blanca y hojas ásperas. Sus flores son pequeñas y blancas, comúnmente visitadas por insectos y sus frutos rojos cuando están maduros, mismos que son muy apetecidos por las aves, además, su follaje es consumido por monos aulladores. Se distribuye desde México a Perú y Venezuela y Las Antillas, en Costa Rica en ambas vertientes con climas secos a húmedos desde los 0 a 1350 metros de elevación.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Trophis racemosa
Common name(s)
Lechillo, Ojoche macho, Ojoche negro, Ojochillo colorado
Family
Moraceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fruiting Monts
January, February, March, April, May, Jun, July, August, September, October, November, December
Conservation
IUCN category
Least concern / Menor preocupación (LC)
CITES
Not protected / Sin protección
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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