Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Handroanthus impetiginosus
Lumber
Medicinal
English Common Name
Pink Ipe
Costa Rican Common Name
Cortez negro
Tree Family
Bignoniaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
Unknown
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
Unknown
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Puntarenas
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Climate Change Adaptability
high
Derived from information reported from other species of this genus
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Medicinal
Medicinal: the decoction of its bark has multiple anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibiotic properties.
Wood: used in general carpentry
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Carbon Capture
Coffee Shade: Somber
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Nectar source for insects and bees
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
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