Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense
Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense, commonly known as a variety of coca, is a significant medicinal plant native to South American tropical regions. Renowned for its potent alkaloid content, it has been utilized traditionally for its stimulant properties, pain-relieving effects, and various therapeutic applications in indigenous ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense
- Family: Erythroxylaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Erythroxylaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythroxylum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as coca, coca silvestre, or coca de monte. When translated or referred to in English, it is commonly called coca or wild coca. In Portuguese, the plant is known as coca or coca silvestre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocaine, cuscohygrine, ecgonine methyl ester, tropacocaine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cocaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cuscohygrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ecgonine methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tropacocaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |