Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mamacoca
ID:
680626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3(2): 365 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679959

Common Names

  • Mamacoca Erythroxylum
  • Mamacoca Cocoa-wood Erythroxylum
  • Mamacoca Erythroxylum

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum maternum Poepp. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum mamacoca (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 mamacoca has been used to make dyes, paper, and medicines. It has also been used as a food flavoring and for its antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum mamacoca is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum mamacoca is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Erythroxylum mamacoca

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

Erythroxylum mamacoca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum mamacoca?

Erythroxylum mamacoca

What is the common name of Erythroxylum mamacoca?

Mamacoca Cocoa

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum mamacoca?

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,