Erythroxylum rotundifolium
Erythroxylum rotundifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum rotundifolium, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family, this species is traditionally recognized in ethnobotanical studies for its bioactive compounds. Its diverse chemical profile offers significant potential for developing novel treatments in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum rotundifoliumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its geographical range includes significant populations found throughout Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the areas of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The distribution also extends into the territories of Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant can be located within the diverse landscapes of Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythroxylum rotundifolium, utilizes its stems as a vital structural component for supporting its growth and facilitating the transport of water and nutrients throughout its system. The stems serve as the primary axis from which leaves and other reproductive organs emerge, ensuring the plant can effectively reach sunlight for photosynthesis. In many medicinal species within this genus, the texture and chemical composition of the stems are significant characteristics studied for their potential biological properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum rotundifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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 rotundifolium has 26 reported activities identified across 1 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |