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ASIGNATURA: Dinamica de la naturaleza e ingles

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Created by: Eyra, Bruno, Juan Pablo, Diego2°A

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SIRICOTE

Majahua

A natural dye Fabaceae

Ceiba

Epiphytes

Black poisonwood

Vulture flower

ramon

Palma bucanero

Huaya

Guayabillo

tasiste

náaj k'aax

Guano

Chicozapote

Native Species Garden

Endemic species

personal opinion

Majahua

FAMILY: Malvaceae Hampea Trilobata

• Tree up to 7 meters tall, with a straight trunk and abundant foliage. It has flowers with white petals that contrast with the yellow stamens. It blooms throughout the year.
• In Quintana Roo, it has a wide distribution and lives in almost all secondary associations derived from evergreen high and medium forests, medium sub-evergreen forests, subdeciduous forests, and low deciduous forests.
• The wood of large individuals is used as beams and posts in house construction. The bark of small and young individuals is used because of its great resistance, as rope for tying constructions, packages, bundles, etc.

Siricote

scientific name: Cordia dodecandra

• The leathery leaves are used as “fibers” for dishwashing and sanding wood. The fruits are used to prepare traditional sweet syrup. The hardwood is highly valued for its dense, dark brown and yellow streaked coloring.

• This tree can reach up to 20 meters in height with a short trunk and a broad crown. It is a deciduous tree that grows in the dry lowland or coastal limestone forests of this region, as well as in the black soils of the rainforests of Mexico. Its flowers are orange, tubular-shaped clusters up to 5 cm long.

A natural dye Fabaceae

scientific name: Haematoxylum campechianum

This tree is a slow growing, semi deciduous, small bushy tree with a wide crown. It can reach up to 15m tall although usually smaller. Themy and gnarled growing habit, whit a irregularly fluted bole, length 3m, diameter 60cm. It´s valued for a dye called hematoxylin, obtained from the cack and was originally used to stain textiles and friezes on Mayan architectural atructures. It is also uses for medicines and wood

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Epiphytes

tHIS NAME IS NOT ONLY TO DRESCRIBE A PLANT BUT FOR A GROUP OF

Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants or objects for support, but they do not take nutrients from the host plant. They usually live in humid environments like tropical forests.They provide shelter and food for insects and animals.

Ceiba

scientific name: Ceiba pentandra

A genus of majestic trees native to tropical regions of the Americas. Known in Mesoamerican cultures as the sacred tree, it represents the connection between the sky, the earth, and the underworld. They are famous for their great height, buttress roots, and thorns on their trunks, The silky fiber from its seeds is used to fill pillows, mattresses and coats, as well as acoustic and thermal insulation material.

Black poisonwood

scientific name: Metopium brownei

I am a tall tree with dark bark and leaves that have wavy edges. The yellow latex I produce darkens upon contact with air. This substance helps protect me from external threats but can cause skin irritation or allergies. The yellow and orange berries I produce are a food source for birds. My strong, durable wood is widely used in furniture making. Despite my use as an insecticide, I am valued for my medicinal qualities.

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Palma bucanero

scientific name: Pseudophoenix sargentii

A palm tree 3 to 8 meters tall, with a straight, unbranched trunk.In Quintana Roo, its distribution is restricted to the northern part of the state, being particularly abundant in the tropical dry forest. It is also found, though less frequently, in the semi-deciduous tropical forest. This palm has been widely used as an ornamental tree and is a protected species.

Ramon

scientific name:Brosimum alicastrum

Family: Moraceae

This tree, which can reach up to 40 meters in height, develops a buttress-like root system as an adult, providing support.

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Vulture flower

scientific name: Plumeria obtusa

Family: Apocynaceae

Tree up to 15 meters tall with a straight trunk and abundant milky white, sticky exudate. Its flowers are white and very showy, borne in large inflorescences that emerge among the leaves. It is widely distributed throughout the state. Locally, it is used ornamentally and in magical religious practices.

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Tasiste

scientific name: Acoelorraphe wrightii

family: Arecaceae

A palm tree 2 to 6 m tall, with a slender, straight trunk and transverse scars formed by leaf fall. It tolerates high salinity and forms "tasistales" -floodable palm groves- in mangroves or on the edges of lagoons.

Guayabillo

scientific name:Psidium sartorianum

Family: Myrtaceae Myrcianthes fragans

A tree up to 20 m tall, its distinctive feature is the peeling of its bark and the aroma of its leaves when they break.

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Jungle delicacy: Huaya

scientific name: Melicoccus oliviformis.

A tree up to 20 m tall, with a straight trunk and pyramidal crown. Its fruits, globose drupes of yellowish-green color, with a sweet taste, are edible, both for humans and livestock.

Called in Mayan as: WayuumFamily: Sapindaceae Melicoccus oliviformisOther names: Huaya and mountain huaya.

The chili tree: Chicozapote

Family: Sapotaceae

scientific name: Manilkara zapota

A tree up to 30 m tall, it is the most widespread species in the jungles of Quintana Roo. Its fruits are round berries with an exquisite flavor. Its resin was used extensively during the first half of the last century in the industrial manufacture of chewing gum.

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The home palm: Guano

scientific nameS: abal yapa

Family: Arecaceae

Palm reaching up to 20 m in height with fan-shaped leaves up to 2 m in diameter, which is why it is locally valued for the construction of roofs for rural Mayan houses.Its distribution is favored by disturbance of the jungle and by fire, so it grows near cornfields and pastures.

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A palm with limited distribution

called in Mayan as: náaj k'aax

Family: Aracaceae

scientific nameS: coccothrinax readii

Tree up to 15 meters tall with a straight trunk and abundant milky white, sticky exudate. Its flowers are white and very showy, borne in large inflorescences that emerge among the leaves. It is widely distributed throughout the state. Locally, it is used ornamentally and in magical religious practices.

Endemic species

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Nopalea gaumeri

Manfreda petskinil

Also known as Agave petskinil or amole, it is a perennial succulent plant endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula. In the Mayan language, it is known as junpets' k'iinil, which translates as "the one that is stamped or stained by the sun."

Also known as Opuntia inaperta or xpakan, this is a wild, endemic cactus native to the Yucatán Peninsula.

Personal opinions

Visiting it was a really funny experiencie because i go with my friends, i really enjoyed being able to see so many different types of plants and flowers in one place, as well as learning about their importance to the environment in my opinion, these kinds of places are very important because they help people appreciate nature more and understand the need to protect it.

BRUNO

The visit to this place surrounded by nature was a very special and relaxing experience. By observing the trees, the wooden constructions and the quiet environment, I could feel a great connection with the natural environment. In addition to learning about the place and its characteristics, I understood the importance of taking care of natural spaces and valuing the biodiversity that exists in our region.

DIEGO

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Personal opinions

In my opinion, this school trip was a very positive experience, as it allowed us to learn about the flora of the Yucatan Peninsula in a different and more dynamic way outside the classroom. I believe these types of activities are important because they make learning more interesting and easier to understand. Overall, it was a pleasant experience that left us with good memories and valuable lessons.

EYRA

Honestly, I found the botanical park interesting because I learned new things about plants and nature that I didn't know, especially about the rainforest and mangroves. It's good for learning more about the environment and seeing different species. But to be honest, some parts were a bit boring because it's mostly walking and looking at plants without much activity. Also, it was quite hot, which made the visit feel more tedious. Even so, I think it's worth going at least once for the experience.

JUANPI

SIRICOTE

Majahua

A natural dye Fabaceae

Ceiba

Epiphytes

Black poisonwood

Vulture flower

ramon

Palma bucanero

Huaya

Guayabillo

tasiste

náaj k'aax

Guano

Chicozapote

Native Species Garden

Endemic species

personal opinion

known as:

• Tilo.
• Tintal.
• Palo de campeche
• Haematoxylum campechianum

Henequen (Agave sisalana)

Is a plant highly representative of the Yucatán Peninsula. It has long, thick, pointed leaves that grow in a rosette shape. It is resistant to heat and drought, and for many years it was one of the most economically important plants in the region, since its fibers were used to make ropes, cords, mats, and other textile products.

a source of protein

Its fruits are used as a substitute for corn in tortillas, and its leaves are high in protein. It is also used locally as animal fodder.

called in Mayan as: oox

What caught my attention the most was how nature and human activities can coexist in harmony when there is respect for the environment. I also learned that these spaces are not only for tourism or recreation, but also represent an opportunity to acquire cultural, ecological and historical knowledge. - Diego

an aromatic tree

ocally it is abundant in the middle stratum of medium-sized sub-evergreen and sub-deciduous forests, dominated by Brosimum alicastrum on calcareous soils.

called in Mayan as: koj kaan'

called in Mayan as:

Nicte´ chóm

The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)

Is a plant native to Mexico that stands out for its wide trunk, which stores water to survive periods of drought. It has long, thin, drooping leaves. Although it looks like a palm tree, it does not actually belong to the palm family. It is widely used as an ornamental plant because of its exotic appearance and longevity.

called in Mayan as:

julok' xa'an

Box Chéechem

Chechem negro

Metopium brownei

Black poisonwood

called in Mayan as:

ya' chak ya'

Pitahaya (Selenicereus undatus, formerly Hylocereus undatus)

Is a tropical climbing cactus that grows on trees, logs, or structures. It has green, fleshy stems and produces large, fragrant flowers that bloom at night. Its fruit is the well-known dragon fruit, appreciated for its sweet flavor and striking appearance.

It grows in a prostrate or shrubby form. It belongs to the prickly pear family (Cactaceae), but its flowers and structures are adapted to the region's hot, dry climate.

Appearance:

It has beautiful, elongated (linear-lanceolate) leaves that are usually green with spots or speckles, making it very popular in ornamental gardening. The more sun it's exposed, the more vibrant its colors become; in the shade, it appears greener. It produces an inflorescence with whitish flowers.