Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
horridum
ID:
680558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Oviedo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 302 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679891



Common Names

  • Horrid Erythroxylum
  • Rough Erythroxylum
  • Rugose Erythroxylum


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Description

Erythroxylum horridum (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 horridum 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

The flower of Erythroxylum horridum is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum horridum 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 horridum

Erythroxylum horridum is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythroxylum horridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum horridum?

Erythroxylum horridum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum horridum?

Hairy Erythroxylum

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum horridum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-2801452: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Ramona Oviedo Prieto (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oviedo' in the authors string.