Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Inga lineata
Peru Common Name
Shimillo, Rufinde
Tree Family
Fabaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
15.67cm
Length
×
6.97cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
350–2500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Peru
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 naturally through dispersion. It has as low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Unknown
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
- Nitrogen Fixation
Coffee Shade: provides medium to dense shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
It produces pod-like fruits that are consumed mainly by blue-headed parrots. It retains many arthropods that are consumed by insectivorous birds. It produces nectar that is consumed by nectarivorous birds such as hummingbirds, tanagers and honeyeaters.
Citations
Citations
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.