Erythrina sp

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Erythrina sp

A native Erythrina sp. flowering in a shade coffee farm located in the crater of Volcan Chinameca, El Salvador

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Agricultural Alex Asterid Coffea Coffee Coffee Plant Deforestation Environmental Environmental Impact Erythrina Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Gentianales Leguminosae Angiospermae Coral Tree Dicot Dicotyledon El Salvador

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1. Title: Flourishing Amidst Shadows: A Native Erythrina Species in a Coffee Farm at Volcan Chinameca, El Salvador 2. Description: This photograph showcases a native Erythrina species in full bloom, gracing the shaded grounds of a coffee farm nestled within the crater of Volcan Chinameca, El Salvador. The farm's verdant landscape is a harmonious blend of two iconic elements of Central American biodiversity: the coffee plantation and the coral tree. 3. Context: Coffee cultivation is a significant economic activity in El Salvador, with over 80,000 farmers producing approximately 200,000 metric tons of coffee beans annually. However, the agricultural landscape is not solely dominated by coffee plants. Native trees, such as Erythrina species, thrive in the shade provided by the coffee canopy, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity. 4. Botanical Details: The Erythrina tree family, Fabaceae, is also known as the legume or bean family. This particular species is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, belonging to the order Fabales, subclass Rosids, and the superorder Rosids. It is a eudicot, which means it has two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons) when it germinates. The Erythrina tree is part of the gentianales order, asterid clade, and faboideae family. 5. Environmental Significance: The presence of native trees like Erythrina species in coffee farms is essential for several reasons. They provide shade, which is crucial for the growth of coffee plants. These trees also contribute to the farm's ecosystem by attracting pollinators, supporting soil health, and providing habitat for various organisms. 6. Conclusion: This image encapsulates the symbiotic relationship between agriculture and native biodiversity. The native Erythrina tree, in its vibrant glory, stands as a testament to the potential for sustainable farming practices that benefit both the coffee industry and the environment.

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