Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
riverae
ID:
1320491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jara & J.D.García-Gonz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 32: 289 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332945



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum Riverae
  • Riverae Erythroxylum
  • River's Cocoa


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Description

Erythroxylum riverae (also called River's Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has pinnately compound leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum riverae is used as an ornamental plant and is often used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum riverae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum riverae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erythroxylum riverae

Erythroxylum riverae is found in the south-east of Brazil.

Erythroxylum riverae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum riverae?

Erythroxylum riverae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

What type of soil does Erythroxylum riverae prefer?

Erythroxylum riverae prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.

How much sunlight does Erythroxylum riverae need?

Erythroxylum riverae prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Orlando Adolfo Jara-Muñoz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jara' in the authors string.
J.D. García-González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.García-Gonz.' in the authors string.