Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ayrtonianum
ID:
1305462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loiola & M.F.Sales

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 48 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317916



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum ayrtonianum
  • Ayrton's Erythroxylum
  • Ayrton's Cocoa


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Description

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum (also called 'Ayrton's Erythroxylum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating inflammation and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Erythroxylum ayrtonianum can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Erythroxylum ayrtonianum

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum ayrtonianum?

Erythroxylum ayrtonianum

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum ayrtonianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Erythroxylum ayrtonianum?

White to pale yellow

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

Margareth Ferreira de Sales (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Sales' in the authors string.
Maria Iracema Bezerra Loiola (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loiola' in the authors string.