Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Meliosma boliviensis
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Sachacascarilla
Tree Family
Sabiaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
18.73cm
Length
×
10.96cm
Width
Tree Height
Shrub (1–10m)
Elevational Range (m)
1000–2500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Natural
Tree Management
Has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides sparse to medium shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
It houses insects in leaves, flowers and bark that serve as food for birds.
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.