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Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Palicourea lasiorrhachis
Ornamental
Costa Rican Common Name
Cafecillo, zorrillo amarillo
Tree Family
Rubiaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
15cm
Length
×
7.25cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
65–2950m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica

Native to

Region
Americas
Latin America
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama
Costa Rica
Alajuela, Cartago, 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
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Ornamental

Ornamental: Used to adorn and/or decorate spaces.

Farm Services
  • Erosion Control

Soil improvement: Conservation and recovery of soils.

Protection of bodies of water: Care and decontamination of waters.

Biodiversity Benefits
Yes

Food for furgivorous and nectarivorous 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

Aves y plantas de Costa Rica (2024). Published on the internet. Retrieved from https://avesyplantas.com

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