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Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Palicourea padifolia
Lumber
Medicinal
Costa Rican Common Name
Cafecillo , zorrillo colorado
Tree Family
Rubiaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
12.5cm
Length
×
4cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
600–2450m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica

Native to

Region
Americas
Latin America
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, 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
Planted
Natural
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Propagated by seeds, cuttings and seedlings
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Lumber
  • Medicinal

Ornamental: Used in parks

Medicinal

Wood: Used for construction and to make furniture

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. Attracts native beetles and butterflies.

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 El mundo forestal portafolio. (2024). Published on the Internete. retrieved from https://www.elmundoforestal.com/portfolio/

Palicourea lasiorrhachis
Cafecillo, zorrillo amarillo
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