Erythroxylum ampullaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampullaceum
ID:
680341
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 455 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679674
Common Names
- Erythroxylum ampullaceum
- Ampullaceum Erythroxylum
- Flask-shaped Erythroxylum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythroxylum ampullaceum (also called Bottle-shaped Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and has bottle-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum ampullaceum 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, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum ampullaceum 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 ampullaceum
Erythroxylum ampullaceum can be found in Central and South America.
Erythroxylum ampullaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum ampullaceum?
Erythroxylum ampullaceum
Where is Erythroxylum ampullaceum native to?
Central America
What is the growth habit of Erythroxylum ampullaceum?
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-2801252: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.