Erythroxylum cataractarum
Erythroxylum cataractarum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Erythroxylum cataractarum, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it has been utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers valuable insights into developing new therapeutic treatments and 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 cataractarumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Its range extends into Western South America, where it is documented in Colombia. Furthermore, the species is also present in the western territory of Peru. Finally, its geographical reach includes the northern parts of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum cataractarum 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 cataractarum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |