Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Coccoloba sp.
Lumber
Tree Family
Polygonaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
15.94cm
Length
×
9.16cm
Width
Tree Height
Unknown
Elevational Range (m)
Unknown
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Natural
Tree Management
Has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
It is used for poles, bridges, and in construction.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides sparse to medium shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
It retains insects in leaves and bark that are consumed by insectivorous birds.