Almada Mata Atlântica Project
Tree species
About 50.000 seedlings could be planted by AMAP on Fazenda Bom Pastor
Between 2018 and 2021 AMAP reforested a wildlife corridor to connect two habitats of golden-headed lion tamarins. Since 2022 our team is maintaining the areas to ensure a good growth of the seedlings. Beside their suitability for reforestation areas, tree species were chosen, which will be a good food source or provide sleeping sites for lion tamarins. The selection is based on the work of Oliveira et al.2010, who published a categorized list of key trees species for lion tamarins. The complete list you can find here. The diet of lion tamarins is mainly based on ripe fruits, including some flowers, nectar and occasionally gum. Additionally, bromeliads are visited regularly as they provide microhabitats for many insects, other arthropods and small vertebrates. Here lion tamarins search for animal prey between the leafs. Tree holes are mostly used as sleeping sites, but sometimes also vine tangles and palm leaves provide a sufficient shelter. Lion tamarins use 155 tree species of 49 families. Myrtaceae and Sapotaceae are the families with the greatest number of species (28 and 16, respectively) used by lion tamarins. The most frequently planted tree species are introduced here with a short description. A complete list of planted seedlings you can download here. Tree species that are important for lion tamarins have been marked with our logo.
Scientific name
Abarema turbinata
Common name
Olho-de-boneca
Family
Fabaceae
threat
VU
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
230
An endemic tree species of Bahia, especially of the restinga.
Scientific name
Allagoptera caudescens
Common name
Buri
Family
Arecaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
700
Native in the restinga, despite slow growing, it can survive in poor, dry and sandy soils near the coast. The tree provides food for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Amanoa guianensis
Common name
Mandaú
Family
Euphorbiaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
100
A fast growing native species, which is pollinated by insects and provides food for the native fauna.
Name
Andiria legalis
Common name
Angelim-da-praia
Family
Fabaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
972
The species is pollinated by bees and provides food for mostly mammals.
Name
Arapatiella psilophylla
Common name
Quiri
Family
Fabaceae
threat
VU
seral stage
Secondary
planted
811
Native in seasonally semideciduous forests and ombrophilous forests, it provides food for the native fauna. The species provides sleeping sites for lion tamarins
Scientific name
Anacardium occidentale
Common name
Cajú
Family
Anacardiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
1239
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Name
Brosium rubescens
Common name
Conduru
Family
Moraceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Climax
planted
505
The tree is drought tolerant and succeeds on sandy soils, additionally it provides food for the native fauna. Thus the tree is used in reforestations despite its slow growth,
Scientific name
Brodriguesia santosii
Common name
Jitaí-peba
Family
Fabaceae
threat
NT
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
175
Native in the coastal forest of the restinga, the tree provides nectar for bees.
Scientific name
Calophyllum brasiliense
Common name
Olandi
Family
Calophyllaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
2836
The trees are planted as pioneers, it stabilize soils an relieve the soil compaction in degraded areas. The tree provides nectar for insect and food for bats.
Scientific name
Cenostigma pluviosum
Common name
Falso-pau-brasil
Family
Caesalpiniaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
40
A native tree in all Brazilian bioms, established seedlings are drought tolerant. The tree provides nectar for insects.
Scientific name
Cariniana legalis
Common name
Jequitibá-rosa
Family
Lecythidaceae
threat
VU
seral stage
Secondary
planted
2057
Despite secondary tree it grows fast, the fruits and seeds are used in the diet of many animals
Scientific name
Casearia bahienisis
Common name
Pau-de-espeto
Family
Salicaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
250
Endemic in Bahia, especially the restinga. Thus it grows on dry and sandy soils. The tree provides food for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Cedrella odorata
Common name
Cedro
Family
Meliaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
535
The tree/seedling tolerates a dry season, so it is often used in reforestations. It provides nectar for insects and is also a good shade tree in cabrucas.
Scientific name
Citharexylum myrianthum
Common name
Pau Viola
Family
Verbenaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
529
The tree is very fast growing and thus common in secondary formations. The species provides edible fruits for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Cordia trichotoma
Common name
Claraíba
Family
Boraginaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
603
The tree succeeds in a variety of soil types. Its natural habitat includes the Caatinga biom, so the tree is drought tolerant and can be used as pioneer species. The tree provides nectar for bees and insects.
Scientific name
Dalium guianense
Common name
Jitai-preto
Family
Boraginaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
150
A slow growing secondary tree. But its huge amount of edible fruits make the tree important as a source of food for birds and other animals. For lion tamarins the tree provides sleeping sites and is a good source of food.
Scientific name
Dalbergia nigra
Common name
Jacarandá-da-bahia
Family
Fabaceae
threat
VU
seral stage
Secondary
planted
575
Despite slow growing, the tree well suited, as it is nitrogen binding and adapted to dry soils. It provides nectar for bees and insects and is a good canopy tree in agroforestry-systems
Scientific name
Diplotropis incexis
Common name
Sucupira
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
150
This native tree is tolerant to a range of soil types and grows quickly, also in full sun conditions.
Scientific name
Eschweileria ovata
Common name
Biriba
Family
Lecythidaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
440
This tree has the quality of an pioneer, despite its moderate growth. Lion tamarins use this tree as sleeping site. For tree is also a source of food for the native fauna and nectar for bees.
Scientific name
Eriotheca macrophylla
Common name
Imbiruçú
Family
Bombacaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
1938
Native in the Mata Atlantica, in ombrophilous forests, the tree is used by lion tamarins as sleeping site.
Scientific name
Eugenia uniflora
Common name
Pitanga
Family
Bombacaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
75
A natural pioneer species in the restinga ecosystem, grows mostly as shrub and provides edible fruits.
Scientific name
Euterpe edulis
Common name
Juçara
Family
Arecaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
125
A native palm tree growing on sandy soils. It is often used in agroforestry systems, as it ist the source of palm hearts. For the native fauna it produces edible fruits.
Scientific name
Garcinia macrophylla
Common name
Bacupari
Family
Clusiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
121
Native in primary and secondary forests, used by lion tamarins as food source and sleeping site.
Scientific name
Garcinia brasiliensis
Common name
Bacupari
Family
Clusiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
75
A native tree of the restinga, mainly found in secondary forests. The edible fruits are a source of food for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Garcinia gardneriana
Common name
Bacupari
Family
Clusiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
150
The species is an understorey tree of the rain forest. Its edible fruits provide food for the native fauna. The tree is recommended for agroforestry systems.
Scientific name
Genipa americana
Common name
Jenipapo
Family
Rubiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
891
The species provides nectar for insects and is a source of food for birds and mammals. The heavy leave fall of the tree improves the soil quality. It can grow as understorey and canopy tree.
Scientific name
Handroanthus albus
Common name
Ipê-branco, Ipê-amarelo
Family
Bignoniaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
430
Native in the Mata Atlantica in ombrophilous forests. It provides edible fruits and is a food source for hummingbirds.
Scientific name
Handroanthus impetiginosus
Common name
Ipê roxo
Family
Bignoniaceae
IUCN
NT
seral stage
Secondary
planted
242
The species grows fast in primary forests, as well as in open and secondary forests.
Scientific name
Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Common name
Ipê-amarelo
Family
Bignoniaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
830
The tree is to be found in open areas in rain forests, most commonly found in areas of secondary growth. The tree provides nectar for hummingbirds.
Scientific name
Hymenaea courbaril
Common name
Jatoba
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
1071
The tree succeeds in a variety of habitats and can deal with droughts of up to four month. It is often used as shade tree in agroforestry systems. The tree produces edible fruits for the fauna and is pollinated by bats.
Scientific name
Himathanthus bracteatus
Common name
Janauba
Family
Apocynaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
350
The species can grow under dry conditions as a shrub. As a tree it provides sleeping sites for lion tamarins.
Scientific name
Inga capitata
Common name
Ingaí, Ingazeiro
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
725
A natural pioneer, which improves the soil quality. In cabrucas the tree is used as shade tree. The edible fruits are a food source for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Inga edulis
Common name
Ingá-de-metro, Ingá Pau
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
4670
A natural pioneer, it promotes the soil fertility, it is an effective soil stabilizer which produces large quantities of leafs as organic matter for the soil. So it is often used in agroforestry-systems. It provides sleeping sites for lion tamarins.
Scientific name
Inga laurina
Common name
Ingá mirin
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
475
The tree is a natural pioneer and is also used as shade tree in cabrucas. It provides nectar for insects.
Scientific name
Inga marginata
Common name
Ingá-periquito
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
1150
An natural pioneer, thus mainly in secondary formations, it provides edible fruits for the native wildlife and is a common shade tree in cabrucas
Scientific name
Inga microcalyx
Common name
Ingá-pau
Family
Fabaceae
threat
VU
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
2475
A natural pioneer and common in riverine forests. This species grows quickly and gives a lot of shade and improves soil fertility.
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Scientific name
Lecythis pisonis
Common name
Sapucaia
Family
Lecythidaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
230
The tree is a canopy species and is often planted in agroforestry-systems. It produces edible nuts, which are used by larger mammals as important food source. Lion tamarins uses the tree as sleeping site.
Scientific name
Libidibia ferrea
Common name
Pau ferro
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
150
A fairly fast-growing tree that is tolerant of full sun and improves the soil fertility
Scientific name
Mabea fistulifera
Common name
Pau ferro
Family
Euphorbiaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
359
This pioneer species can succeed in a wide range of soils, that makes it suitable for restoring woodlands. The tree is pollinated by bees.
Scientific name
Machaerium acutifolium
Common name
Coração-de-negro
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
394
Despite a slow-growing tree, it is a pioneer species suitable for planting in degraded soils, where its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen helps to restore soil fertility.
Scientific name
Macrolobium latifolium
Common name
Óleo-comumba
Family
Caesalpiniaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
926
Common in the Restingas, the transition to other types of vegetation and in interior hygrophilous forests. It is a preferred food source for maned sloths and other mammals. For lion tamarins the tree provides fruits and sleeping sites.
Name
Manilkara elata
Common name
Maçaranduba
Family
Sapotaceae
threat
EN
seral stage
Climax
planted
530
It is an long lived climax species, which will build up the canopy, common in terra firme and ombrophilous forests. The edible fruits provide food for humans and nature.
Name
Manilkara longifolia
Common name
Maçaranduba
Family
Sapotaceae
threat
EN
seral stage
Climax
planted
1407
It is an long lived climax species, which will build up the canopy, common in terra firme and ombrophilous forest. The species provides food and sleeping sites for lion tamarins
Name
Margaritaria nobilis
Common name
Fruta-pararis
Family
Phyllanthaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
175
The fruits of this small tree are attracting for birds and mammals. Lion tamarins can use this tree as sleeping site.
Scientific name
Nectandra membranacea
Common name
Louro-sabão
Family
Lauraceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
175
The species can be used as pioneer, as it origins from the Caatinga. It provides food for the native fauna and is often used as shade tree in cabrucas
Scientific name
Kielmeyera itacarensis
Common name
Pau santo
Family
Calophyllaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
1575
A species of the Restinga, it shows a successful growth on sandy soils.
Scientific name
Parkia pendula
Common name
Juerana-prego
Family
Fabaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
100
The species has a rapid growth and provides nectar for bees and bats. Despite being a pioneer species it can persist as a canopy species. The tree provides provides sleeping sites and gum as a food source for lion tamarins.
Scientific name
Paubrasilia echinata
Common name
Pau brasil
Family
Fabaceae
threat
EN
seral stage
Climax
planted
996
A long-lived canopy tree, and an abundant shade tree in cabrucas, it provides nectar for insects and bees
Scientific name
Protium heptaphyllum
Common name
Amescla-de-Restinga
Family
Burseraceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
2607
The species is an important tree of agroforestry systems and provides edible fruits. It is also a source of food for the native fauna and esp. for lion tamarins it provides fruits and sleeping sites.
Scientific name
Plinia cauliflora
Common name
Jabuticaba
Family
Myrtaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Secondary
planted
100
The species grows very slow but is very resistant. It provides a huge amount of edible fruits for the native fauna
Scientific name
Pterocarpus rohrii
Common name
Pau sangue
Family
Fabaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
325
The species can be found in dense primary formations and also in more open, secondary growth. It provides sleeping sites for lion tamarins.
Scientific name
Schinus terebinthifolia
Common name
Aroeira-vermelha
Family
Anacardiaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
2847
The species succeeds on most conditions,it has been used to stabilize sand dunes. It provides nectar for insects and is a source of food for birds.
Scientific name
Spondias mombin
Common name
Caja, cajazeira
Family
Anacardiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
125
The species is planted as shade tree in cabrucas, it provides edible fruits and nectar for insects.
Scientific name
Tabebuia cassinoides
Common name
Pau viola
Family
Bignoniaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
150
This tree is a natural pioneer in wetter soils and a good choice for replanting marshlands and gallery forests. The tree can survive periodic inundiations.
Scientific name
Tabebuia roseoalba
Common name
Ipê-branco
Family
Bignoniaceae
threat
NT
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
225
The tree is a natural pioneer, drought tolerant and is a source of food for bees and hummingbirds.
Scientific name
Tabebuia stenocalyx
Common name
Taipoca, Caxeta
Family
Bignoniaceae
threat
NE
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
175
The tree is native in the Mata Atlantica. The genus has a symbiontic relationship with ants. Some twigs forms hollows within which ants live, defending the trees from other herbivores.
Scientific name
Tabernaemontana salzmanni
Common name
Pau-de-cachimbo
Family
Apocynaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
50
The tree is an effective natural pioneer species, invading open areas and provides food for the native fauna.
Scientific name
Tapirira guianensis
Common name
Pau pombo
Family
Anacardiaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Pioneer
planted
2150
The tree can be found in a wide range of habitats. Edible fruits and nectar provide food for the native fauna. The tree is used by lion tamarins as sleeping site and as source of food (fruits).
Scientific name
Virola officinalis
Common name
Bicuíba branca
Family
Myristicaceae
threat
LC
seral stage
Secondary
planted
250
The tree is a species of the canopy. Its red arils attracts the native fauna, especially birds. This slow-growing tree provides nectar for bees and other insects.