Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
680622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Diss. 8: 401 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679955



Common Names

  • Macrophyllum Erythroxylum
  • Big-leaved Erythroxylum
  • Large-leaved Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum costaricense Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum durum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum ellipticum Ramirez [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum filipes Huber [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum floribundum Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum floribundum Seem. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum laurinum Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum lucidum Kunth [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum lucidum costaricense O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum multiflorum Lundell [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum rubrinerve Bong. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum skutchii Standl. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum tabascense Britton [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum lucidum lucidum [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum macrophyllum macrophyllum [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erythroxylum macrophyllum var. macrocnemium (Mart.) Plowman
Erythroxylum macrophyllum var. ecuadorense Plowman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum macrophyllum is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum macrophyllum is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Erythroxylum macrophyllum

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

Erythroxylum macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum macrophyllum?

Erythroxylum macrophyllum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum macrophyllum?

Large-leaved Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum macrophyllum?

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