Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Calycophyllum spruceanum
Lumber
Ornamental
Peru Common Name
Capirona
Tree Family
Rubiaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
Unknown
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
350–1000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Seeds are best planted as soon as they are ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The seed is very small, so it should only be slightly covered with soil. Placing a cloth on the ground will help prevent the seed from being washed away when watering. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 20 to 40 days, at which point the cloth should be removed. Seeds are best planted as soon as they are ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. The seed is very small, so it should only be slightly covered with soil. Placing a cloth on the ground will help prevent the seed from being washed away when watering.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Ornamental
It is durable and resistant to insect attacks. It is used for construction, joinery, frames, tool handles and plywood. Can be used in landscaping, particularly for planting along avenues.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
No
Citations
Citations
Jezeer, Rosalien. (2018). PhD dissertation: Shedding Light on Shade- Reconciling Livelihoods and Biodiversity in Coffee Agroforests. 10.13140/RG.2.2.28895.71844.;
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.;
Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-10-05. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Calycophyllum+spruceanum