Erythroxylum novogranatense - Coca plant

Description and Uses

Erythroxylum novogranatense (Coca plant) is a tropical plant from Andes . It is mainly grown for its medicinal crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; apiculture, medicinal, psychedelic, . The {missing data} is used as super food . The powdered leaf is used as " anti-depressant, " with Cocaine (0.42 - 1.02%) as its significant phytochemical. There is coca oil extracted by solvent extraction from the plant's seed/nut yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The plant's wood is called Coca wood and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the plant's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 4 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Erythroxylum novogranatense has a lifespan of 8 years.

Environmental limitations

The plant is 3 meters tall with a crown of 2 meters wide. The plant prefers a planting distance of 100 cm and a row distance of 200 cm. It is fast growing and shade tolerant. Erythroxylum novogranatense has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The plant's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by bees. Erythroxylum novogranatense is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Erythroxylum novogranatense thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 20 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1950 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 2500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 6.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Erythroxylum novogranatense is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 2 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:

• (1) Store harvested seeds in water or in the fruit at room temperature
• (2) Soak the seeds overnight in warm water before sowing.
• (3) press the seeds twice its size in the soil soil.