Erythroxylum coca
Species
Also called coca, coke
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Erythroxylum coca, commonly known as the coca plant, is a fascinating shrub” — Erythroxylum coca: complete guide | GardenWorld
“provide it with bright, indirect light” — How To Grow Erythroxylum coca | EarthOne
“The coca plant requires regular watering, especially during the growing season (spring and summer)” — Erythroxylum coca: complete guide | GardenWorld
“The plant is frost-sensitive, and temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius can cause damage” — Erythroxylum coca: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Erythroxylum coca typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 meters” — Erythroxylum coca: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Erythroxylum coca can be propagated through seeds or cuttings” — How To Grow Erythroxylum coca | EarthOne
“The leaves can be harvested several times a year, usually every three to four months” — How To Grow Erythroxylum coca | EarthOne
“Erythroxylum coca is toxic due to the presence of alkaloids in its leaves” — How To Grow Erythroxylum coca | EarthOne
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Erythroxylum coca
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian