Azuero Earth Project
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© Edwina von Gal
© Edwina von GalFamily
Caricaceae
Native to
native to Panamá
Type
herbaceous plant
Height
medium (5 - 20 m/16 - 65 ft)
Height (m)
5 - 10
Speed of Growth
fast
Deciduous/Evergreen
evergreen
Flower Color
white
Flowering Time
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fruiting Time
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Sun/Shade Required To Establish
sun
Edible / Medicinal
Edible fruits, Medicinal
Wildlife Attracted
bees, birds
Successional Type
early successional
Ecosystem Services
habitat, pioneer species
Best Method of Propagation
seed
weblinks
Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Gardens
Encyclopedia of Life