Montería Biodiversity

Montería Flora and Fauna

Flora and fauna mean plants and animals; the word "flora" refers to plant life, while the word "fauna" has to do with animal life. This term is often applied to a specific biome or ecosystem of a place. In our case we are going to know and describe actions to protect "the flora and fauna of our region and country.

Fruits from our region[1]

The valley of Sinú is one of the most fertile valleys of the world. Therefore, people can enjoy a variety of fruit in our land.

Passion fruit: its scientific name is Pasiflora Edulis. This fruit is native from the Amazon Region of Brazil. It is a source of protein, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and fat. It can be eaten as fresh fruit, in juice, desserts, with this fruit is used to prepare nectars, jams, ice creams, puddings, preserves and other products. The oil extracted from its seeds could b used in manufacture of soaps, paints and varnishes.

Guava: its scientific name is Psidium Guajava. It contains 3 times more vitamins than an orange. It is a healthy fruits, it is said that its consume could prevent cholesterol and hypertension, diabetes, skin sagging. Guava is an American fruit. The guava fruit is fleshy, variable in shape and size  depending on the variety.  

Mango: its scientific name is Manguifera Indica, this fruit is from India originally. It is a fruit of the intertropical zone, fleshy and sweet pulp.

Papaya: its scientific name is Carica Papaya, it is a tropical fruit, with orange and black seeds inside, it is native from warm regions of America. It was first cultivated in Mexico, but is now cultivated in most tropical countries.  100 gram of papaya provides 43 calories; it is a significan source of vitamin C, and a moderate source of folic acid.

Pear:

Pineapple: 

Banana

Pear:

[1] August 4^th,  Latin America fruit day.

Plantain: