Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Andesanthus lepidotus
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Ornamental
Product
Colombian Common Name
Siete cueros, Flor de Mayo
Tree Family
Melastomataceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
12cm
Length
×
8cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
1400–3000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Colombia
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Colombia
Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Quindío, Risaralda, Santander, Tolima, Valle del Cauca
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Propagated by cuttings and seeds; Has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
- Ornamental
- Product
Used to make jams.
Used to make building posts.
Farm Services
- Soil Improvement
- Carbon Capture
- Water Protection
Used for water protection and decontamination
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Attracts biological control agents, Attracts seed dispersers, Attracts pollinators. In addition to being a very beautiful tree, it attracts insects which are eaten by insectivorous birds. Flowers are also visited by bats.
Citations
Citations
Plants of the World Online (POWO). (2024). Plants of the World Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/;
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (2024). IUCN Red List. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.iucnredlist.org/;
World Flora Online. (2024). World Flora Online. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.worldfloraonline.org/;
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). (2024). GBIF. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.gbif.org/es/