Status:
valid
Authors:
Plowman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 14(1-2 Suppl.): 124 (1984 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679998
Common Names
- Nelson-rosae Erythroxylum
- Nelson-rosae Cocoa
- Nelson-rosae Cinchona
Description
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae (also called Nelson's Ironwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is commonly found in dry forests and woodlands. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate, with leaflets that are obovate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythroxylum nelson-rosae is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae 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 nelson-rosae
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae FAQ
What is the common name of Erythroxylum nelson-rosae?
Nelson-rosae coca
What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum nelson-rosae?
Tropical rainforest
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum nelson-rosae?
Erythroxylum nelson-rosae
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,