Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
novogranatense
ID:
680677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Morris) Hieron.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 35 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680010

Common Names

  • Novogranatense Erythroxylum
  • Novogranatense Cocoa
  • Novogranatense Cinchona

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum coca novogranatense D.Morris [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum coca spruceanum Burck [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum novogranatense microphyllum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum novogranatense novogranatense [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum novogranatense (also called Novogranatense 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 novogranatense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erythroxylum novogranatense var. truxillense (Rusby) Plowman
Erythroxylum novogranatense var. tobagense O.E.Schulz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum novogranatense is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum novogranatense 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 novogranatense

Erythroxylum novogranatense can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Erythroxylum novogranatense FAQ

What is the common name of Erythroxylum novogranatense?

New Granada coca

What is the natural habitat of Erythroxylum novogranatense?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum novogranatense?

Erythroxylum novogranatense

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-2801567: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Daniel Morris (1844-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Morris' in the authors string.