Status:
valid
Authors:
Peyr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 140 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680127
Common Names
- Strobilaceous Cocillana
- Strobilaceous Erythroxylum
- Strobilaceous Cocillana Tree
Synonyms
- Erythroxylum warmingii Peyr. [unknown]
Description
Erythroxylum strobilaceum (also called Palo de Cacao, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and in humid and semi-humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erythroxylum strobilaceum 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 strobilaceum is white or yellow in colour, and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black in colour. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythroxylum strobilaceum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Erythroxylum strobilaceum
Erythroxylum strobilaceum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Erythroxylum strobilaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythroxylum strobilaceum?
Erythroxylum strobilaceum
What is the family of Erythroxylum strobilaceum?
Erythroxylaceae
What is the common name of Erythroxylum strobilaceum?
Cone-bearing 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,