Coca

Erythroxylum coca

Native to:
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Palau, Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Erythroxylaceae
Genus:
Erythroxylum
Species:
Erythroxylum coca
USDA Symbol:
ERCO41

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in humid, tropical environments