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Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Nectandra cissiflora
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Roble blanco
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
17.5cm
Length
×
7.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
350–2500m
0 3000
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru

Native to

Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela

Coffee Agroforestry Information

Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Natural
Tree Management
Planted by seeds and seeds are dispersed by animals, mainly birds that feed on ripe fruits. Plant seeds in a sunny nursery. The seeds will sprout within 28-42 days and have a low germination rate. When the seedlings have a height of 5-6 cm, plant them in individual containers. They will be ready to plant outside 5-7 months later. It has an average incidence of pests.

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses
  • Lumber
Used in general construction, furniture manufacturing, door and window frames, decorative sheet, boards and trolleys, fence posts and tool handles.
Farm Services
  • Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
The fruits are consumed by frugivorous birds and insects located in leaves, flowers and bark are consumed by insectivorous birds. The flowers are visited by bees and other insects. The seeds are dispersed by animals, mainly birds.

Citations

Citations

Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-06-23. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Nectandra+cissiflora;

Nectandra cissiflora (Nees) in Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Tree Atlas (2022). STRI. https://panamabiota.org/stri/taxa/index.php?taxon=Nectandra+cissiflora&formsubmit=Search+Terms on 2022-07-06;

Penagos, J.C. & S. Madriñán 2022-7-12. Nectandra cissiflora Nees En Bernal, R., S.R. Gradstein & M. Celis (eds.). 2015.;

Catálogo de plantas y líquenes de Colombia. Instituto de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. http://catalogoplantasdecolombia.unal.edu.co;

Mendoza, A. L. M., & Guerrero, M. H. (2010). Catálogo de los árboles y afines de la Selva Central del Perú. Arnaldoa, 17, 203-242.

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