Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
680373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 11: 47 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679706

Common Names

  • Erythroxylum bequaertii
  • Bequaertii Erythroxylum
  • Bequaert's Erythroxylum

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Description

Erythroxylum bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Ironwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is commonly found in dry forests and woodlands. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate, with leaflets that are obovate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic 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 bequaertii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erythroxylum bequaertii

Erythroxylum bequaertii is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Erythroxylum bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum bequaertii?

Erythroxylum bequaertii

What is the common name of Erythroxylum bequaertii?

Bequaert's Erythroxylum

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum bequaertii?

It is native to Turkey and the Aegean Islands

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,

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