Erythroxylum glaucum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific regions of Western South America. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Ecuador. Furthermore, it can also be found growing across various parts of Peru. These two countries represent the core of its known geographical range. Consequently, the species is localized to these distinct South American territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Erythroxylum glaucum is characterized by a woody growth form that can manifest as either a shrub or a tree. As an independent plant, it does not function as a parasite and is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic environments rather than being purely aquatic. It is not an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. The plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, categorized as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory vine or liana. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 6 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Erythroxylum glaucum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TROPACOCAINE, cocaine.

TROPACOCAINE

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cocaine

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Activities

Erythroxylum glaucum has 26 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, Anorexic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antiepistactic.

Anesthetic

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Anorexic

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Antiarrhythmic

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Antibacterial

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Antiepistactic

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Antifeedant

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Arterioconstrictor

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CNS-Stimulant

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Cardiotonic

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Convulsant

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