Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 22 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679695
Common Names
- Erythroxylum australe
- Australe Erythroxylum
- Southern Erythroxylum
Description
Erythroxylum australe (also called Southern Erythroxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum australe is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years for the seedlings to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Erythroxylum australe
Erythroxylum australe can be found in Central and South America.
Erythroxylum australe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum australe?
Erythroxylum australe
Where is Erythroxylum australe native to?
Central America
What is the growth habit of Erythroxylum australe?
A small tree or shrub
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,