Erythroxylum impressum
Erythroxylum impressum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum impressum, is a noteworthy medicinal plant belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic properties is essential for exploring its pharmacological contributions to modern natural medicine.
- 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 impressumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is noted within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to the mainland, it can be found throughout northern South America, specifically in Guyana and Venezuela. The species also extends into western South America, where it is located in Colombia. Finally, its range reaches into Brazil, specifically occupying the northern part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum impressum 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 impressum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |