Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Endlicheria chalisea
Peru Common Name
Roble amarillo
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
29.21cm
Length
×
12.86cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–2500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Tree Management
Planted by seed and has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Unknown
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides medium to dense shade in a conical or cup shape
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Used by frugivorous and insectivorous birds. It provides medium to dense shade in a conical or crown shape that serves as a refuge for all birds in general.
Citations
Citations
WFO (2022): Endlicheria chalisea Chanderb. Accessed on: 11 Jul 2022. Published on the Internet http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000667747