Erythroxylum incrassatum
Erythroxylum incrassatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum incrassaatum, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat diverse ailments. Research continues to explore its therapeutic potential, particularly regarding its alkaloid content and pharmacological properties.
- 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 incrassatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a highly specific and localized geographical distribution within the Caribbean region. According to botanical records, its presence is strictly limited to the island of Jamaica. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it does not occur naturally in other parts of the archipelago. This narrow range suggests that the species is specially adapted to the unique environmental conditions found on the island. Consequently, protecting the native habitats in Jamaica is essential for the continued survival of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum incrassatum 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 incrassatum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |