Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
680617

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 157 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679950



Common Names

  • Macrocarpum Erythroxylum
  • Big-fruited Erythroxylum
  • Large-fruited Erythroxylum


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Description

Erythroxylum macrocarpum (also called Erythroxylum macrocarpum, 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 macrocarpum has been used to make dyes, paper, and medicines. It has also been used as a food flavoring and for its antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum macrocarpum has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum macrocarpum 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 macrocarpum

Erythroxylum macrocarpum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Erythroxylum macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum macrocarpum?

Erythroxylum macrocarpum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum macrocarpum?

Large-fruited Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum macrocarpum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2801507: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.