Erythroxylum pervillei
Erythroxylum pervillei, commonly known as a member of the coca family, is a significant medicinal plant native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its alkaloid content, this species has historical importance in traditional healing practices, offering potential therapeutic properties that continue to intrigue modern pharmacological research and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Erythroxylum pervillei
- Family: Erythroxylaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it falls under the family Erythroxylaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Erythroxylum, to which the species Erythroxylum pervillei belongs.
| 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 pervillei, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Perville's coca, while in Spanish, it is commonly called coca de Perville. In French, the species is identified as coca de Perville, and in German, it is known as Pervilles Coca.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is specifically native to a very limited area within the Western Indian Ocean. Its entire natural distribution is restricted to the island nation of Madagascar. Within this unique island ecosystem, it thrives in specific localized habitats. Because it is found only in this particular region, it is considered an endemic species. Consequently, its geographical range is defined solely by the boundaries of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythroxylum pervillei, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties, specifically the stem bark and the roots. The stem bark is often collected and processed to extract bioactive compounds, while the roots are also valued for their specific therapeutic qualities in traditional applications. Together, these plant parts represent the essential elements used in the preparation of medicinal remedies derived from this species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum pervillei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tropane-3alpha,6beta,7beta-triol 3-phenylacetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tropane-3alpha,6beta,7beta-triol 3-phenylacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythroxylum pervillei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include multidrug-resistance.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| multidrug-resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |