Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Pouteria guianensis
Food
Firewood
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Caimitillo, Caimito, Quinilla caimitillo, Balata
Tree Family
Sapotaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
11.93cm
Length
×
4.23cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
80–500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Not Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Tree Management
Planted by seeds. It has a low incidence of pests. Provides medium to dense shade in coffee plantations that can be managed with pruning.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Firewood
- Lumber
Used in carpentry, joinery, and in the construction of rural housing. The fruit has firm pulp and a sweet taste.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
- Weed Control
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Its fruits are consumed mainly by rodents. It houses insects in flowers, leaves and bark that are consumed by insectivorous birds.
Citations
Citations
Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-06-23. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Pouteria+guianensis;
Pennington, T.D. & R. Bernal 2022-7-12. Pouteria guianensis Aubl. 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