Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cavendishia quereme
Medicinal
Costa Rican Common Name
Colmillos
Tree Family
Fabaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
7.5cm
Length
×
3cm
Width
Tree Height
Shrub (1–10m)
Elevational Range (m)
300–1750m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama
Costa Rica
Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Limón, San José
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Cultivation
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by separation of strains
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Medicinal
Medicinal: antiseptic and antirheumatic
Farm Services
- Windbreak
Windbreak: Crop protection
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Food for nectarivorous birds and butterflies
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
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). (2024). GBIF. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.gbif.org/es