Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
alaternifolium
ID:
680326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich. in Sagra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Cuba, Pl. Vasc. : 256 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679659

Common Names

  • Erythroxylum alaternifolium
  • Alaternifolium Erythroxylum
  • Alternate-leaved Erythroxylum

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum alaternifolium parvifolium Alain [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum alaternifolium suborbiculare Alain [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum alaternifolium (also called Alternate-leaved Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and has alternate-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum alaternifolium 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

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum alaternifolium 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 alaternifolium

Erythroxylum alaternifolium can be found in Central and South America.

Erythroxylum alaternifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum alaternifolium?

Erythroxylum alaternifolium

Where is Erythroxylum alaternifolium native to?

Central America

What is the growth habit of Erythroxylum alaternifolium?

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-2801238: Based on the initial data import
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Ramón de la Sagra (1798-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagra' in the authors string.