Erythroxylum areolatum
Erythroxylum areolatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (29 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum areolatum, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, it holds profound ethnobotanical importance. Researchers study its unique phytochemical profile, focusing on its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications within traditional medicine and modern pharmacological development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum areolatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of Mexico. It can be found throughout the Northeast, Gulf, Southwest, and Southeast portions of the country. Beyond the Mexican borders, its range extends southward into Central America. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the territory of Belize. Therefore, its habitat spans a significant stretch of the tropical landscape from Mexico to Central America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum areolatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cinnamoylcocaine, beta-Cocaine, cocaine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamoylcocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cinnamoylcocaine
- Dr. Duke
beta-Cocaine
- Dr. Duke
cocaine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum areolatum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |