Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ruizii
ID:
680760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 152 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680093



Common Names

  • Coca de Ruizii
  • Coca de Colombia
  • Coca de Ecuador


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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum triloculare Ruiz ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum ruizii (also called Ruiz's 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 ruizii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum ruizii 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 ruizii 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 ruizii

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

Erythroxylum ruizii FAQ

What is the common name of Erythroxylum ruizii?

Cocoa Plum

What is the native range of Erythroxylum ruizii?

Tropical America

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum ruizii?

Erythroxylum ruizii

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