Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
coelophlebium
ID:
680429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3(2): 396 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679762



Common Names

  • Coelophlebium Coca
  • Erythroxylum Coelophlebium
  • Erythroxylum Coelophlebium Coca


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum coelophlebium brevifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum coelophlebium petiolatum (Peyr.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nervosum Bong. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum petiolatum Peyr. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum coelophlebium (also called coca bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid and dry forests. It has oval-shaped, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum coelophlebium 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 coelophlebium 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 coelophlebium 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 coelophlebium

Erythroxylum coelophlebium can be found in Central and South America.

Erythroxylum coelophlebium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum coelophlebium?

Erythroxylum coelophlebium

What is the common name of Erythroxylum coelophlebium?

Coelophlebium coca

Where is Erythroxylum coelophlebium native to?

South America

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,