Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
moonii
ID:
680658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenzorg 22: 54 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679991



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum moonii
  • Moonii Erythroxylum
  • Moon's Erythroxylum


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Synonyms

  • Sethia acuminata Arn. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum acuminatum Walp. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum lucidum Moon [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum moonii (also called Moon's Ironwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is commonly found in dry forests and woodlands. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate, with leaflets that are obovate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum moonii 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 moonii is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum moonii 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 moonii

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

Erythroxylum moonii FAQ

What is the common name of Erythroxylum moonii?

Moon's coca

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum moonii?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum moonii?

Erythroxylum moonii

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,