Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Lecointea peruviana
Tree Family
Fabaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
Unknown
Tree Height
Shrub (1–10m)
Elevational Range (m)
350–1000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Peru
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 coffee landscapes
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
It houses insects in flowers, leaves and bark that are consumed by insectivorous birds such as tyrants, sparrows, and flycatchers.
Citations
Citations
Encyclopedia of Life. Accessed 24 June 2022. Available from http://eol.org;
Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.