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
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum steyermarkiiDistribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum steyermarkii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cocaine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cocaine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |