Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cuneatum
ID:
680454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 43: 135 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679787



Common Names

  • Cuneatum Coca
  • Erythroxylum Cuneatum
  • Erythroxylum Cuneatum Coca


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Synonyms

  • Urostigma cuneatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum bancanum Burck [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum borneense Merr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum burmanicum Griff. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum cuneatum sumatranum (Miq.) R.C.K.Chung [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum densinerve O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum iwahigense Elmer [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum iwahigense calcicola R.C.K.Chung [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum latifolium Burck [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum longistipulatum Burck [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum platyphyllum Merr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum retusum Bauer ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum sumatranum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum cuneatum (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 cuneatum 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

The flower of Erythroxylum cuneatum is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum cuneatum 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 cuneatum

Erythroxylum cuneatum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythroxylum cuneatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum cuneatum?

Erythroxylum cuneatum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum cuneatum?

Cuneatum coca

Where is Erythroxylum cuneatum 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,

References