Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rignyanum
ID:
680752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 605 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680085



Common Names

  • Coca de Rignyanum
  • Coca de Colombia
  • Coca de Ecuador


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum richardianum Baill. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum rignyanum littorale H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum rignyanum (also called Rigny's Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Erythroxylaceae family. It is native to India, and it can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum rignyanum is used as an ornamental plant and has been used as a source of dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum rignyanum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Erythroxylum rignyanum is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly. Propagation can also be done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Erythroxylum rignyanum

Erythroxylum rignyanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythroxylum rignyanum FAQ

What is the common name of Erythroxylum rignyanum?

Cocoa Plum

What is the native range of Erythroxylum rignyanum?

Tropical America

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum rignyanum?

Erythroxylum rignyanum

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