Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
zambesiacum
ID:
680845

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 7 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680178



Common Names

  • Zambesian Cocillana
  • Zambesian Erythroxylum
  • Zambesian Cocillana Tree


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Description

Erythroxylum zambesiacum (also called Palo de Cacao, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and 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 zambesiacum is used as a stimulant, diuretic, and tonic. It is also used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum zambesiacum has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum zambesiacum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape.

Where to Find Erythroxylum zambesiacum

Erythroxylum zambesiacum is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.

Erythroxylum zambesiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum zambesiacum?

Erythroxylum zambesiacum

What are the common names of Erythroxylum zambesiacum?

Zambesian Coca, Coca de Monte

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum zambesiacum?

Tropical moist forests

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,

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