Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cupania rufescens
Lumber
Costa Rican Common Name
Guavillo
Tree Family
Sapindaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
14.5cm
Length
×
6.75cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–900m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Costa Rica
Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, San José
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds and seedlings.
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
Wood: Used for making fences and posts
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
Coffee Shade: Somber
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Its seeds are preyed upon by a wide variety of birds.
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