Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sobraleanum
ID:
1305441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loiola & L.S.Cordeiro

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 56 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317895



Common Names

  • Erythroxylum sobraleanum
  • Sobral's Erythroxylum
  • Sobral's Cocoa


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Description

Erythroxylum sobraleanum (also called 'Sobral Erythroxylum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum sobraleanum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating inflammation and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum sobraleanum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum sobraleanum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Erythroxylum sobraleanum

Erythroxylum sobraleanum is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Erythroxylum sobraleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum sobraleanum?

Erythroxylum sobraleanum

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum sobraleanum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Erythroxylum sobraleanum?

White to pale yellow

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

Maria Iracema Bezerra Loiola (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loiola' in the authors string.
Luciana Silva Cordeiro (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Cordeiro' in the authors string.