Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
deciduum
ID:
680464

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 95 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679797



Common Names

  • Deciduum Coca
  • Erythroxylum Deciduum
  • Erythroxylum Deciduum Coca


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum deciduum angustifolium O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum deciduum brevifolium O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum deciduum glaucum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum deciduum opacum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum glaucocladum Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum goyazensis Taub. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum hasslerianum Chodat [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum hasslerianum angustifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nanum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nitidum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nitidum angustifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nitidum brevifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nitidum glaucum Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum nitidum longifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum goyazense Taub. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum deciduum (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 deciduum 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 deciduum 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 deciduum 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 deciduum

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

Erythroxylum deciduum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum deciduum?

Erythroxylum deciduum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum deciduum?

Deciduum coca

Where is Erythroxylum deciduum 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