Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
longipes
ID:
680606

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 195 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679939

Common Names

  • Longipes Erythroxylum
  • Long-stalked Erythroxylum
  • Long-stemmed Erythroxylum

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Description

Erythroxylum longipes (also called Erythroxylum longipes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythroxylum longipes 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 longipes is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Erythroxylum longipes

Erythroxylum longipes can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Erythroxylum longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum longipes?

Erythroxylum longipes

What is the common name of Erythroxylum longipes?

Long-stalked Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum longipes?

Tropical rainforests of Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2801498: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.