Propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii
Ornamental
English Common Name
Horse balls tree
Costa Rican Common Name
Bijarro, huevos de caballo
Tree Family
Apocynaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
11cm
Length
×
3.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1200m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Costa Rica
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Belize, 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
Climate Change Adaptability
unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Ornamental
Ornamental and shade for crops
Farm Services
- Soil Improvement
Soil improvement: stabilization of river channels and restoration of wastelands
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
It is an excellent food source for resident and migratory fruit-eating 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 teh internet. Retireved from https://avesyplantas.com