Erythroxylum acrobeles - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrobeles
ID:
680319
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.A.Gentner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 47: 6 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679652
Common Names
- Erythroxylum acrobeles
- Acrobeles Cocoa
- Acrobeles Erythroxylum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythroxylum acrobeles (also called White-barked Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum acrobeles is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythroxylum acrobeles has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum acrobeles can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Erythroxylum acrobeles
Erythroxylum acrobeles can be found in Central and South America.
Erythroxylum acrobeles FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum acrobeles?
Erythroxylum acrobeles
Where is Erythroxylum acrobeles native to?
Central America
What is the growth habit of Erythroxylum acrobeles?
A small tree or shrub
Species in the Erythroxylum genus
Erythroxylum acrobeles, Erythroxylum acuminatum, Erythroxylum acutum, Erythroxylum affine, Erythroxylum alaternifolium, Erythroxylum amazonicum, Erythroxylum amplifolium, Erythroxylum amplum, Erythroxylum ampullaceum, Erythroxylum anceps, Erythroxylum andrei, Erythroxylum anguifugum, Erythroxylum annamense, Erythroxylum apiculatum, Erythroxylum areolatum, Erythroxylum argentinum, Erythroxylum armatum, Erythroxylum arrojadoi, Erythroxylum australe, Erythroxylum badium, Erythroxylum banaoense, Erythroxylum bangii, Erythroxylum baracoense, Erythroxylum barbatum, Erythroxylum bequaertii, Erythroxylum betulaceum, Erythroxylum bezerrae, Erythroxylum bicolor, Erythroxylum boinense, Erythroxylum boivinianum, Erythroxylum bradeanum, Erythroxylum brennae, Erythroxylum brevipes, Erythroxylum buxifolium, Erythroxylum buxus, Erythroxylum caatingae, Erythroxylum cambodianum, Erythroxylum campestre, Erythroxylum campinense, Erythroxylum capitatum, Erythroxylum carthagenense, Erythroxylum cassinoides, Erythroxylum cataractarum, Erythroxylum catharinense, Erythroxylum cincinnatum, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Erythroxylum clarense, Erythroxylum coca, Erythroxylum coelophlebium, Erythroxylum columbinum,
Species in the Erythroxylaceae family
Aneulophus africanus, Aneulophus congoensis, Erythroxylum acrobeles, Erythroxylum acuminatum, Erythroxylum acutum, Erythroxylum affine, Erythroxylum alaternifolium, Erythroxylum amazonicum, Erythroxylum amplifolium, Erythroxylum amplum, Erythroxylum ampullaceum, Erythroxylum anceps, Erythroxylum andrei, Erythroxylum anguifugum, Erythroxylum annamense, Erythroxylum apiculatum, Erythroxylum areolatum, Erythroxylum argentinum, Erythroxylum armatum, Erythroxylum arrojadoi, Erythroxylum australe, Erythroxylum badium, Erythroxylum banaoense, Erythroxylum bangii, Erythroxylum baracoense, Erythroxylum barbatum, Erythroxylum bequaertii, Erythroxylum betulaceum, Erythroxylum bezerrae, Erythroxylum bicolor, Erythroxylum boinense, Erythroxylum boivinianum, Erythroxylum bradeanum, Erythroxylum brennae, Erythroxylum brevipes, Erythroxylum buxifolium, Erythroxylum buxus, Erythroxylum caatingae, Erythroxylum cambodianum, Erythroxylum campestre, Erythroxylum campinense, Erythroxylum capitatum, Erythroxylum carthagenense, Erythroxylum cassinoides, Erythroxylum cataractarum, Erythroxylum catharinense, Erythroxylum cincinnatum, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Erythroxylum clarense, Erythroxylum coca,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2801231: Based on the initial data import
Walter Andrew Gentner (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Gentner' in the authors string.