Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
anguifugum
ID:
680344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21(2 Beibl.): 84 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679677



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum anguifugum
  • Anguifugum Erythroxylum
  • Snake-fleeing Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum alemquerense Huber [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum anguifugum riparium O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum herzogii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum langsdorffianum Bong. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum luculentum J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum anguifugum (also called Snake-avoiding 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 anguifugum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum anguifugum 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 anguifugum

Erythroxylum anguifugum can be found in Central and South America.

Erythroxylum anguifugum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum anguifugum?

Erythroxylum anguifugum

Where is Erythroxylum anguifugum native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Erythroxylum anguifugum?

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,