Erythroxylum zambesiacum
Erythroxylum zambesiacum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum zambesiacum, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Belonging to the Erythroxylaceae family, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique alkaloid properties. It plays a crucial role in regional ethnobotany, offering various therapeutic applications within indigenous healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum zambesiacumDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Tanzania. Moving into South Tropical Africa, the species can be found inhabiting parts of both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its range extends further into Southern Africa, where it is documented in Botswana. Finally, the plant is also located within the unique geographical area known as the Caprivi Strip.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum zambesiacum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID, 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamate, PHENYLACETIC ACID, acetic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHENYLACETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamate
- Dr. Duke
PHENYLACETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
acetic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum zambesiacum has 17 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Antibacterial, Antiotitic, Antisalmonella, Antivaginitic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiotitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisalmonella | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antivaginitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLavor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fungicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Keratitigenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mucolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |