Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense
Colombian Coca
Also known as: Erythroxylum novogranatense var. microphyllum O.E.Schulz
- Erythroxylum novogranatense var. microphyllum O.E.Schulz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Erythroxylaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense (commonly known as Colombian coca) is a shrub within the Erythroxylaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Erythroxylum novogranatense, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Jawa, Leeward Is., Sulawesi, Taiwan, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations