Erythroxylum havanense
Erythroxylum havanense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum havanenense, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Caribbean. Primarily recognized for its alkaloid content, this species has historical importance in pharmacological studies. Understanding its botanical properties and chemical composition is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in modern traditional medicine.
- 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 havanenseDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning from the United States into several regions of Mexico. In the Southeastern United States, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Florida. Moving into Mexico, the species can be found throughout the central territories. Its range also extends to the northeastern and gulf coastal regions of the country. Finally, the distribution reaches into the northwestern parts of Mexico, completing its extensive footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum havanense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cinnamoylcocaine, TROPACOCAINE, beta-Cocaine, cocaine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamoylcocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TROPACOCAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cinnamoylcocaine
- Dr. Duke
TROPACOCAINE
- Dr. Duke
beta-Cocaine
- Dr. Duke
cocaine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum havanense 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |