Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Ficus americana subsp. Guianensis
Firewood
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Matapalo gigante
Tree Family
Moraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
11.05cm
Length
×
6.96cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
100–2200m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Planted by seeds and cuttings in nursery. It has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Firewood
- Lumber
Used for carpentry and drawers.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides dense, emergent shade when mature
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
The fresh fruits are consumed by small rodents and frugivorous birds such as euphonias, tanagers, saltators, magpies, and chachalacas. It retains arthropods in leaves and bark that are consumed by insectivorous birds.