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Colombian coca

Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Colombian coca, scientifically known as Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense, is a distinctive shrub native to the Andean regions. Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, this botanical variety holds significant ethnobotanical importance. It is primarily valued for its unique phytochemical properties and its historical role in ritualistic and medicinal practices.

Family
Erythroxylaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Colombian Coca
Scientific synonyms
Erythroxylum Novogranatense Var. Microphyllum · Erythroxylum Coca Var. Spruceanum

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Erythroxylaceae family and the genus Erythroxylum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Erythroxylaceae
Genus Erythroxylum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, its range extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. The geographical footprint also includes the Indo-China region, specifically within Vietnam. Collectively, these locations highlight a significant subtropical presence for this particular variety.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Vietnam
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Sulawesi
Caribbean Leeward Is.
Caribbean Trinidad-Tobago
Caribbean Windward Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cuscohygrine, Ecgonine methyl ester, TROPACOCAINE, cocaine.

Chemicals reported in Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cuscohygrine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ecgonine methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TROPACOCAINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cocaine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cuscohygrine

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Ecgonine methyl ester

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

TROPACOCAINE

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

cocaine

  1. Journal of chromatography. A