Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Huertea glandulosa
Firewood
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Cedrillo, Cedro perejil, Cedro moena, Cedro mullaca
Tree Family
Tapisciaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
12.52cm
Length
×
6.12cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
350–2000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Natural
Tree Management
Seeds are dispersed naturally.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Firewood
- Lumber
Used for housing construction, formwork and firewood.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
The fruits are eaten by small birds such as tanagers (Thraupidae) and manakins (Pipridae).
Citations
Citations
Diaz-Martin, Zoë, et al. "Identifying keystone plant resources in an Amazonian forest using a long-term fruit-fall record." Journal of Tropical Ecology 30.4 (2014): 291-301.;
García Guevara, Luis Angel. "Efecto del tiempo y la temperatura en el almacenamiento de semillas de Huertea glandulosa Ruíz & Pavón para conservar su viabilidad." (2018).;
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.