Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
subumbellatum
ID:
680807

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 138 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680140



Common Names

  • Umbellate Cocillana
  • Umbellate Erythroxylum
  • Umbellate Cocillana Tree


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Description

Erythroxylum subumbellatum (also called Palo de Cacao, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and in humid and semi-humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum subumbellatum 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 subumbellatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum subumbellatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Erythroxylum subumbellatum

Erythroxylum subumbellatum is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Erythroxylum subumbellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum subumbellatum?

Erythroxylum subumbellatum

What is the family of Erythroxylum subumbellatum?

Erythroxylaceae

What is the common name of Erythroxylum subumbellatum?

Subumbellate coca

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-2801698: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.