Erythroxylum fimbriatum
Erythroxylum fimbriatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum fimbriatum, is a significant medicinal plant within the Erythroxylaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, this species is valued for its diverse phytochemical properties. Researchers study its unique alkaloids and bioactive compounds, exploring potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological developments.
- 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 fimbriatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the tropical Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Costa Rica. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found inhabiting both Venezuela and French Guiana. The species also extends into Western South America, where it grows in Colombia. Finally, its geographical range includes the neighboring nation of Ecuador.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum fimbriatum 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 fimbriatum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |