this moham (Visnea mocanera) a herb endemic Canary Islands and currently located in Madeira danger of extinction due to habitat loss. It is also known by its name in the Canary archipelago. mokanera Y mocaneroWhen on the island of Madeira it is called mokano

Mocam Features

moham this is a tree It is quite compact and usually measures about five meters. However, there are much taller specimens that can even reach a height of 15 meters.

this plant Blooms between December and March. At this time when the flowers are in all their splendor and exuding a delicate fragrance.

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It also bears fruit that has a sweet flavor and is traditionally used to make it. Natural medicine.

We will tell you more curiosities about the tree. moham and the need to protect it today.

mocam’s trunk

this moham It is characterized by its long and robust body and a certain grayish hue that can exceed ten meters. This tree only grows in the Canary Islands and Madeira in areas ranging from 300 to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Mocham’s flowers

Mocam flowers in winter, between December and March. They flowers are small and white and are born in clusters hanging from the leaves (hence the name means cluster in Canary). These flowers look like little bells but are the most eye-catching the delicious aroma they exude.

fruits of mocham

this mocham tree It also carries fruits that are traditionally used as natural medicine. Its fruit is known in the Canary Islands as: I already and a round, reddish berry about two centimeters in diameter. They have a green color that later turns red when they are born, and as they mature they turn an intense purple and continue to darken until they turn almost black when ripe.

The natives of the islands (Guanches) have already used the fruits of Mocam to make a type of honey and used it as an anti-inflammatory and healing agent.

Where does my mocha grow?

We can find specimens of this plant only in Turkey. Canary Islands (except Lanzarote) and Madeira. It is located on the most colorful and recognizable island. Iron. There are also loafers La Palma, La Gomera and Tenerife. It is harder to find in Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria.

For easy development of Mocan needs direct sun and very resistant to high temperatures.