Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Damburneya cufodontisii
Costa Rican Common Name
Quizarrá, aguacatillo, yema de huevo
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
12.5cm
Length
×
6.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
1000–2800m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Costa Rica, Panama
Costa Rica
Cartago, Puntarenas, San José
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Unknown
Farm Services
- Carbon Capture
Carbon capture: Capture and storage of atmospheric carbon.
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Food for furgivorous 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
World Flora Online. (2024). World Flora Online. Published on the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.worldfloraonline.org