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Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Miconia rhodopetala
Ornamental
Costa Rican Common Name
lengua de vaca
Tree Family
Melastomataceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
14.5cm
Length
×
6cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
800–1850m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica

Native to

Region
Americas
Latin America
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Puntarenas, San José

Coffee Agroforestry Information

Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Cultivation
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds and seedlings.
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Ornamental

Food: edible fruits in jams, syrups, wines.

Ornamental

Farm Services
  • Reforestation

Reforestation can be used as a priority species in the restoration of native forests

Biodiversity Benefits
Yes

Food for furgivorous birds. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects

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

Aves y plantas de Costa Rica. Published on the internet. Retrieved from https://avesyplantas.com

Miconia impetiolaris
Guyanese Pepper, Hoja de pasmo, lengua de vaca
Miconia xalapensis
Canallito, Lengua de gato, escobilla , Lengua de vaca