The Sparrowhawk is a tree that grows in fertile ground with a fruit that is encased in a tough pod. The fruit of this tree is toxic to many animals and perhaps because of this it is abundant in the region. Its wood is tough and resistant to humidity and such is often used in construction.
The Real Palm has leaves that can reach up to ten meters long by one or two meters wide. This makes it ideal for the construction of roofs for many houses in the region, continuing the traditional adobes started by the first settlers in the region. It grows in the lower regions that are flooded easily.
The Chilamate has exposed roots called gambas, that allow it to firmly adhere to the ground, even in the extremely wet rainy season. The dispersal of the roots also aids the tree in the collection of nutrients, which can be scarce in some low lying areas.
The floodplain zones of this area are optimal for
the Cativo tree—a tall tree with a cylindrical trunk, whose fruit serves as food for the White-faced monkeys. The trunk and branches provide an aromatic sap that can be used as a disinfectant.
The Plantanilla is a plant that is only pollinated by the hummingbird. It can also lodge the Oropel snake in its branches, whose color allows it to blend in with the flowers. It is recognized worldwide as an ornamental plant of special beauty.
The Maquenque is the name of another type of palms, whose roots are thorny and can reach several meters in height. Traditionally these roots have been used to fashion harpoons which were used to hunt marine turtle and the center of the palm was consumed as food. In present times the wood is often used in the construction of floors for farm houses.
