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Erythroxylum steyermarkii

Erythroxylum steyermarkii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Erythroxylum steyermarkii, is a distinctive plant species belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, it holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Researchers study its unique chemical constituents to explore potential pharmacological applications, particularly regarding its bioactive compounds and traditional medicinal uses in local cultures.

Family
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Native range
Southern America
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Erythroxylum steyermarkii

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Erythroxylum steyermarkii, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its documented presence is confined to the continent of Northern South America. Within this expansive region, the species is found specifically in the country of Venezuela. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant may be highly dependent on the unique ecological conditions found in that particular area. Consequently, its habitat is localized rather than being widely spread across the continent.

Region Area
Northern South America Venezuela

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Erythroxylum steyermarkii is characterized by its perennial growth habit, which can manifest as both a shrub and a tree. This species exhibits a woody constitution, forming a structural framework consistent with its larger growth forms.

Growth form :
tree
Growth form :
shrub
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Erythroxylum steyermarkii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocaine.

Chemicals reported in Erythroxylum steyermarkii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
cocaine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

cocaine

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Erythroxylum steyermarkii has 26 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, Anorexic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antiepistactic.

Activities reported in Erythroxylum steyermarkii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anesthetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anorexic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiarrhythmic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiepistactic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Arterioconstrictor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CNS-Stimulant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiotonic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Convulsant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anesthetic

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Anorexic

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Antiarrhythmic

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Antibacterial

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Antiepistactic

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Antifeedant

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Arterioconstrictor

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CNS-Stimulant

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Cardiotonic

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Convulsant

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