Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Rhodostemonodaphne sp.
Lumber
Peru Common Name
Roble amarillo, Laurel, Jigua baboso, Jigua laurel, Jigua negro, Jigua pava, Guacharaco morruco
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
21.49cm
Length
×
8.11cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–900m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Peru
Native to
Region
Americas
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, 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 seed in a nursery and has a low incidence of pests.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Lumber
The trunk is used in the construction of housing.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
Coffee Shade: provides medium to dense shade
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
The fruits are food for birds, monkeys and rodents. It provides fruits that are preferred by toucans and turkeys mainly. They retain insects in flowers, leaves and bark that are consumed by insectivorous birds.