Coffee Agroforestry Information

Coffee System

Arabica

Coffee Impact

May compete with coffee

Prevalence

Common in Coffee Agroforestry

Cultivation

Planted

Tree Management

Propagated by seeds in nursery. It does not require pre-treatment, although commercial forestry programs sometimes soak seeds in water at room temperature for 24 hours prior to planting. Germination begins 7-10 days after planting. The needles contain a substance called terpene, this is released when rain washes the needles and has a negative effect on the germination of some plants, including wheat.

Tree Benefits and Uses

Farmer Uses

Lumber
Medicinal
Product

Used for heavy construction, interior construction (doors and window frames), treated posts, plywood, furniture, and crafts. A vanillin flavoring is obtained from the resins. A tan or green tint is obtained from the needles. Turpentine oil obtained from the resin is antiseptic and antispasmodic, and used as an astringent, diuretic, stimulant and to treat parasites. It is used internally in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints and is used in baths and steams for the treatment of rheumatism. It is very beneficial for the respiratory system and useful in treating diseases of the mucous membranes and respiratory conditions such as cough, colds, flu and tuberculosis.

Farm Services

Reforestation

Biodiversity Benefits

Citations

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

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

Persea americana

Avocado, Palto, Aguacate

Podocarpus oleifolius

Romerillo