Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
martii
ID:
680632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 160 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679965



Common Names

  • Martii Erythroxylum
  • Mart's Erythroxylum
  • Mart's Cocoa-wood Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum macrophyllum Mart. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum martii (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 martii 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

The flower of Erythroxylum martii 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 martii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 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 martii

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

Erythroxylum martii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum martii?

Erythroxylum martii

What is the common name of Erythroxylum martii?

Mart's Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum martii?

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