Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Miconia xalapensis
Ornamental
English Common Name
Canallito
Costa Rican Common Name
Lengua de gato, escobilla , Lengua de vaca
Tree Family
Melastomataceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
11cm
Length
×
9.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–2200m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
Costa Rica
Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, 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
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
Aves y plantas de Costa Rica. Published on the internet. Retrieved from https://avesyplantas.com