Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
680638

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 100 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679971



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum microphyllum
  • Microphyllum Erythroxylum
  • Small-leaved Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Sethia microphylla G.Don [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum angustifolium Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum suberosum Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum perpusillum Fern.Casas [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum microphyllum (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 microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum microphyllum 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 microphyllum 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 microphyllum

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

Erythroxylum microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum microphyllum?

Erythroxylum microphyllum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum microphyllum?

Microphyllum Cocaine Plant

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum microphyllum?

Dry, open areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of South 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