Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Nectandra turbacensis
Fuelwood
Lumber
Colombian Common Name
Laurel blanco, Laurel, Ají, Lomo de babilla
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
22cm
Length
×
6.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
30–1400m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Colombia
Native to
Region
Colombia
Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Risaralda, Santander, Valle del Cauca
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
Used as firewood. Used in plywood construction, decorative veneers, fine woodworking, and panels.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Reforestation
Shade. Establishment of plantain and coffee agroforestry systems.
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Attracts seed dispersers, fruits are consumed by birds and mammals.
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/;
Fern, Ken (2024). Tropical Plants Database. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://tropical.theferns.info/;
World Flora Online. (2024). World Flora Online. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.worldfloraonline.org/;
Universidad Nacional de Colombia. (2024). Nombres Comunes de las Plantas de Colombia. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from http://www.biovirtual.unal.edu.co/nombrescomunes/es/;
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). (2024). GBIF. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.gbif.org/es/
Sistema de Información sobre Biodiversidad de Colombia (SIB) (2024). Catálogo de la Biodiversidad. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from: https://catalogo.biodiversidad.co/;