Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Perrottetia longistylis
Tree Family
Dipentodontaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
13.5cm
Length
×
5.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
500–2500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, 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 and seedlings
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Unknown
Farm Services
- Soil Improvement
- Carbon Capture
Coffee shade: Light shade
Carbon capture: Capture and storage of atmospheric carbon.
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 (2024). Published on the internet. Retrieved from https://avesyplantas.com