Planted by seeds and has an average incidence of pests.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Guarea kunthiana
Lumber
Medicinal
Peru Common Name
Tipo cedro
Tree Family
Meliaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
Unknown
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
>270m
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
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
- Medicinal
Used for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, boat building, carpentry and plywood. The bark is boiled and the water is drunk as a treatment for colds and coughs. A decoction of the bark is used to treat liver problems. The bark of the root contains a bitter element used in small amounts to induce vomiting. The leaves are very astringent and are used as a tea to treat diarrhea.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides sparse to medium shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Its fruits are consumed by toucans and saltators mainly, and houses insects that serve as food for insectivorous birds.
Citations
Citations
Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-06-22. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Guarea+gomma;
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.