Erythroxylum glaucum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
680525
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 96 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679858
Common Names
- Erythroxylum Glaucum
- Glaucum Erythroxylum
- Erythroxylum
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- Erythroxylum cienaguense E.Machado [unknown]
Description
Erythroxylum glaucum (also called coca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid and wet forests. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum glaucum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythroxylum glaucum has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum glaucum is a shrub or small tree that can be cultivated from seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or autumn.
Where to Find Erythroxylum glaucum
Erythroxylum glaucum is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Erythroxylum glaucum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum glaucum?
Erythroxylum glaucum
What are the common uses of Erythroxylum glaucum?
It is used for medicinal purposes, as a dye, and for its essential oils.
Where is Erythroxylum glaucum found?
It is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:96953-2: Based on the initial data import