Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cuneifolium
ID:
680456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 121 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679789



Common Names

  • Cuneifolium Coca
  • Erythroxylum Cuneifolium
  • Erythroxylum Cuneifolium Coca


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum amplifolium myrtilloides O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum cuneifolium silvaticum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum cuneifolium squarrosum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum cyclophyllum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum cuneifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum myrtilloides Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum trollii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum cuneifolium cuneifolium [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum cuneifolium (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 cuneifolium 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 cuneifolium 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 cuneifolium 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 cuneifolium

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

Erythroxylum cuneifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum cuneifolium?

Erythroxylum cuneifolium

What is the common name of Erythroxylum cuneifolium?

Cuneifolium coca

Where is Erythroxylum cuneifolium 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2801357: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.