Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cariniana estrellensis
Lumber
Ornamental
Product
Peru Common Name
Cachimbo, Papelillo caspi, Cachimbo caspi
Tree Family
Lecythidaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
7.68cm
Length
×
4.02cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
100–1300m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Unknown
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Seeds are dispersed naturally by animals and they can be planted in nursery. It has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Ornamental
- Product
It is used for construction, furniture manufacturing, and as a replacement for mahogany to build ships. Some Indigenous groups of Peru and Bolivia make shirts with the fiber, which are dyed red and other colors.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides a sparse to medium shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Its capsule-shaped nuts can harbor insects that are consumed by insectivorous birds.
Citations
Citations
Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-06-22. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cariniana+estrellensis