Erythroxylum macrophyllum
About
Erythroxylum macrophyllum is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is found in Costa Rica. It grows at altitudes of 1200–1400 m. It is a small tree of the understory reaching 2 to 6 meters. The leaves are alternate and are aligned in a plane. Small white flowers are borne March through June; they are followed by fruit that persist until September and are red when ripe.
- Family
- Erythroxylaceae
How to use it
This tree can be appreciated for its ornamental value in tropical gardens due to its attractive flowers and fruits. Additionally, it plays a role in the local ecosystem, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.
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Gardening tip
If you're considering planting a big-leaf tree, make sure to plant it in a location that mimics its natural understory habitat, with partial shade and well-drained soil to help it thrive.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erythroxylum macrophyllum
- Slug
- erythroxylum-macrophyllum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Erythroxylaceae
- Genus
- Erythroxylum
- Species
- macrophyllum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5396538
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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