Erythroxylum gracilipes
Erythroxylum gracilipes · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (54 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum gracilipes, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family, this plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its chemical constituents to explore potential therapeutic applications in treating various physiological ailments and infections.
- 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 gracilipesDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern spanning from Central America into the northern reaches of South America. In the Central American region, its presence has been documented in Honduras. Moving into Northern South America, the species is found across several distinct territories. Specifically, it inhabits the tropical landscapes of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Honduras | 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 | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum gracilipes has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocaine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
cocaine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum gracilipes 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |