Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
densum
ID:
680473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 33 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679806



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum Densum
  • Densum Erythroxylum
  • Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum lineolatum sanctae-marthae O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum densum (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 densum 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 densum 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 densum 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 densum

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

Erythroxylum densum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum densum?

Erythroxylum densum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum densum?

Densum coca

Where is Erythroxylum densum 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