Kingdom Plantae Family Malvaceae Scientific name Heliocarpus americanus | Order Malvales Genus Heliocarpus Rank Species | |
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Similar Heliocarpus, Heliocarpus appendiculatus, Cedrela montana, Apeiba, Apeiba tibourbou | ||
Heliocarpus americanus is a tropical tree native to Central America. It is sometimes called majaguillo or majagua. It is found in montane forest in Costa Rica and Panama at altitudes of 1,300–1,500 metres (4,300–4,900 ft). It bears pinkish-brown flowers in December and January.
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