Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Aniba robusta
Peru Common Name
Roble alcanfor
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
21.39cm
Length
×
6.13cm
Width
Tree Height
Unknown
Elevational Range (m)
>1800m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Unknown
Tree Management
Unknown
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Unknown
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides medium to dense shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Its fruits are consumed by toucans occasionally.
Citations
Citations
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.