Erythroxylum pelleterianum
Erythroxylum pelleterianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Erythroxylum pelleterianum, is a medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, this species is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications, particularly in developing natural treatments for various physiological ailments and wellness.
- 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 pelleterianumDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions of Western South America, specifically within Bolivia. In the vast territory of Brazil, its presence is widespread across multiple distinct geographic zones. It can be found throughout the North region of Brazil, stretching into the Northeast. Furthermore, the species inhabits the West-Central areas of the country. Finally, its documented range extends into the Southeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum pelleterianum 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 pelleterianum 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |