Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
squamatum
ID:
680786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 75 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680119

Common Names

  • Coca de Escamoso
  • Coca de Colombia
  • Coca de Ecuador

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Synonyms

  • Erythroxylum aristigerum Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum aristigerum bahiense (Peyr. ex Mart.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum bahiense Peyr. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum havanense A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum squamatum microcarpum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum trinerve Huber [unknown]

Description

Erythroxylum squamatum (also called Squamatum coca, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is native to the Seychelles and the Mascarene Islands, where it grows in coastal habitats, such as beaches, rocky shores, and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Erythroxylum squamatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythroxylum squamatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythroxylum squamatum is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as seeds are not always reliable. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Erythroxylum squamatum

Erythroxylum squamatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Erythroxylum squamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum squamatum?

Erythroxylum squamatum

What is the family of Erythroxylum squamatum?

Erythroxylaceae

What is the common name of Erythroxylum squamatum?

Scaly coca

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