Phenology of Aguaí (Chrysophyllum gonocarpum) in the Chiquitano Dry Forest of Municipal Botanical Garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra city, Bolivia
DOI: 10.03670/rft.v5i1.701
Keywords:
chiquitano dry forest, phenology, foliation, flowering, fruitingAbstract
The phenology of aguaí (Chrysophyllum gonocarpum, Sapotaceae) was studied in the Chiquitano Dry Forest of the Santa Cruz de la Sierra city of Botanical Garden, Bolivia. A total of 52 individuals were monitored between the year of 2022 and 2024. The results revealed a bimodal flowering pattern with peaks in January–April and August–November. This process exhibited a distinct dual behavior: a highly asynchronous phase between September and December (0.35) and concentrated events of high synchrony in January (0.80) and February (0.78). Conversely, fruiting showed overlapping cohorts and limited production of mature fruits, linked to pollinator scarcity and predation. Leafing remained constant throughout the year, with flushing peaks associated with water availability. Understanding this phenological dynamic allows for predicting food supply for wildlife and serving as a direct scientific baseline to optimize sustainable seed collection during high-synchrony months, plan efficient ecological restoration projects, manage local wildlife conservation, and safely exploit its resources.
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