Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ligustrinum
ID:
680597

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 574 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679930



Common Names

  • Ligustrinum Erythroxylum
  • Ligustrine Erythroxylum
  • Privet-leaved Erythroxylum


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Description

Erythroxylum ligustrinum (also called Erythroxylum ligustrinum, 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 ligustrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum ligustrinum 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 ligustrinum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Erythroxylum ligustrinum

Erythroxylum ligustrinum can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Erythroxylum ligustrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum ligustrinum?

Erythroxylum ligustrinum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum ligustrinum?

Ligustrum Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum ligustrinum?

Tropical rainforests of Central 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,