Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gonoclados
ID:
680529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 134: 122 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679862

Common Names

  • Erythroxylum Gonoclados
  • Gonoclados Erythroxylum
  • Erythroxylum

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum dubium C.A.Mey. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum gonoclados serpyllifolium (Peyr. ex Mart.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum hilarianum Bong. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum serpyllifolium Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum polyphyllum C.A.Mey. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum microphyllum gonoclados Mart. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum gonoclados angustifolium O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum gonoclados macrophyllum O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum gonoclados (also called coca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid and wet forests. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum gonoclados is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum gonoclados has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum gonoclados is a shrub or small tree that can be cultivated from seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Erythroxylum gonoclados

Erythroxylum gonoclados is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythroxylum gonoclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum gonoclados?

Erythroxylum gonoclados

What are the common uses of Erythroxylum gonoclados?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a dye, and for its essential oils.

Where is Erythroxylum gonoclados found?

It is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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-2801424: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.