Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hypericifolium
ID:
680560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 394 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679893



Common Names

  • Highbush Erythroxylum
  • Hypericifolium Erythroxylum
  • Tall Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum hypericifolium microphyllum O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum hypericifolium (also called Erythroxylum hypericum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum hypericifolium 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 hypericifolium 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 hypericifolium 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 hypericifolium

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

Erythroxylum hypericifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum hypericifolium?

Erythroxylum hypericifolium

What is the common name of Erythroxylum hypericifolium?

St. John's Wort Erythroxylum

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum hypericifolium?

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