Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
citrifolium
ID:
680421

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 94 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679754



Common Names

  • Citrifolium Coca
  • Erythroxylum Citrifolium
  • Erythroxylum Citrifolium Coca


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum acutifolium Steud. ex Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum citrifolium latifolium O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum citrifolium minus O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum duckei Huber [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum fraternum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum gomphioides Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum hostmannianum Peyr. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum manglilla Poepp. ex Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum micranthum Bong. ex Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum paraense Peyr. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum citrifolium (also called Citrus-leaved Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum citrifolium has been used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum citrifolium is white and small, with four petals. The seed is small and round, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum citrifolium is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Erythroxylum citrifolium

Erythroxylum citrifolium can be found in Central and South America.

Erythroxylum citrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum citrifolium?

Erythroxylum citrifolium

What are the common uses of Erythroxylum citrifolium?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a dye, and for its essential oils.

Where is Erythroxylum citrifolium found?

It is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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