Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
680376

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 107 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679709



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum bicolor
  • Bicolor Erythroxylum
  • Two-colored Erythroxylum


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Description

Erythroxylum bicolor (also called Two-Colored 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 bicolor 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

Erythroxylum bicolor has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum bicolor is a small shrub native to Brazil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Erythroxylum bicolor

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

Erythroxylum bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum bicolor?

Erythroxylum bicolor

What is the common name of Erythroxylum bicolor?

Bicolor coca

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum bicolor?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open habitat, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands

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-2801284: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.