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higuerito

Scientific Name: Crescentia linearifolia

Family: Bignoniaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crescentia linearifolia

The text mentions Crescentia linearifolia as "higuerito."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crescentia linearifolia
  • Common Name: higuerito
  • Family: Mentioned as part of the Dicot group.
  • Symbol: CRLI5

Considerations for Pets

While the text itself does not explicitly discuss toxicity, it's important to be aware that this plant is from the genus *Crescentia*. It is always best to supervise and, when possible, keep pets away from any plant that may be unfamiliar.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text includes mentions of "Higuerito" and "El Higuerito" in various locations, including:
    • San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
    • Quimistan, Santa Barbara, Honduras
    • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
    • Espaillat, Dominican Republic
    • Santiago, Dominican Republic
    • Olancho, Honduras

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text mentions that a "higero tree" looks like any other medium-sized tree with average-sized leaves.