Erythroxylum vacciniifolium
Erythroxylum vacciniifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional pharmacology. Belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family, it possesses diverse bioactive properties. Researchers study its phytochemical constituents for potential therapeutic applications, focusing on its ability to offer various health benefits through its unique botanical compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum vacciniifoliumDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American nation of Brazil. Its presence is documented within the diverse ecosystems of the Brazil West-Central region. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving in the landscapes of Brazil Northeast. It also maintains a presence within the Brazil Southeast territory. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's multi-regional occurrence throughout various parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its specific botanical components. Among its various structures, the bark is the most significant part used for therapeutic purposes. When harvested correctly, the bark contains the bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications, making it the central element in the preparation of traditional remedies derived from this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum vacciniifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATUABINE A, CATUABINE B, CATUABINE C.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CATUABINE A | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CATUABINE B | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CATUABINE C | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |