Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
confusum
ID:
680440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bahama Fl. : 199 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679773

Common Names

  • Confusum Coca
  • Erythroxylum Confusum
  • Erythroxylum Confusum Coca

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum affine A.Rich. in Sagra [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum areolatum affine O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum eugenioides Lundell [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum lindelieanum Urb. [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum confusum (also called coca bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid and dry forests. It has oval-shaped, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum confusum has been used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum confusum is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum confusum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Erythroxylum confusum

Erythroxylum confusum can be found in Central and South America.

Erythroxylum confusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum confusum?

Erythroxylum confusum

What is the common name of Erythroxylum confusum?

Confusum coca

Where is Erythroxylum confusum native to?

South America

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