Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
680757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lunan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Hort. Jamaic. 2: 116 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680090



Common Names

  • Coca de Redondo
  • Coca de Colombia
  • Coca de Ecuador


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum brevipes spinescens (A.Rich.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum compactum Rose [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum fiscalense Standl. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum obovatum Macfad. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum pallidum Rose [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum pringlei Rose [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum sessiliflorum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum spinescens A.Rich. in Sagra [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum suave O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum suave aneurum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum suave compactum (Rose) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum suave jamaicense O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum tikalense Lundell [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum brevipes spinescens (A.Rich.) M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum rotundifolium (also called Round-Leaved Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Erythroxylaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has white flowers and is an evergreen shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum rotundifolium is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties, and the bark is used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum rotundifolium is small and yellow, with a white 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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium

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

Erythroxylum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Erythroxylum rotundifolium?

Cocoa Plum

What is the native range of Erythroxylum rotundifolium?

Tropical America

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum rotundifolium?

Erythroxylum rotundifolium

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2801646: Based on the initial data import
John Lunan (1771-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lunan' in the authors string.