Colombian coca
Erythroxylum novogranatense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (288 studies) · ★★★★★
Colombian coca, scientifically known as Erythroxylum novogranatense, is a distinctive shrub native to the Andean regions. Renowned for its unique alkaloid profile, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. It has been utilized traditionally for centuries in indigenous practices for its stimulating properties and its profound cultural and medicinal heritage.
- Family
- Erythroxylaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Colombian Coca
- Scientific synonyms
- Erythroxylum Coca Var. Novogranatense
Names
Common Names
- Colombian coca
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum novogranatenseSynonyms
- Erythroxylum coca var. novogranatense
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Erythroxylaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as across the Southeast. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the mainland, the species is distributed throughout Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Vietnam.
| 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 has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocaine, benzoylecgonine, Benzoyltropine, CALCIUM, COPPER.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cocaine | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| benzoylecgonine | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzoyltropine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamoylcocaine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamylcocaine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cuscohygrine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ecgonine methyl ester | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ecgonone | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erythroxylum novogranatense has 250 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-HT-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HT-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anaphrodisiac | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |