Erythroxylum amazonicum
Erythroxylum amazonicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum amazonicum, is a medicinal plant native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it has long been utilized in traditional ethnobotany for its therapeutic potential. Modern research continues to explore its pharmacological properties, highlighting its importance in discovering new natural medicines.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum amazonicumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In Central America, its presence is recorded within the borders of Panamá. Its range extends into the Caribbean, specifically documented in Trinidad-Tobago. Furthermore, it is found throughout various parts of Northern South America. This includes specific locations such as French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum amazonicum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TROPACOCAINE, cocaine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TROPACOCAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
TROPACOCAINE
- Dr. Duke
cocaine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum amazonicum has 26 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, Anorexic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antiepistactic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepistactic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arterioconstrictor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CNS-Stimulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Convulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |