The leaves, a flower and berries of the Cocaplant (Erythroxylum novogranatense)
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Two of the species within the genus Erythroxylum, Erythroxylum coca and Erythroxylum novogranatense, both native to South America, are the main source of cocaine.
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of this plant.
Erythroxylum novogranatense is native to Colombia and Venezuela. Unlike Erythroxylum coca, it tolerates non-acidic soils and it is more adaptable and easy to grow.
The berries are not harvested or used commercially, as the leaves of the plant are the primary source of cocaine.
Submitted: 18/07/2025
Accepted: 22/07/2025
The leaves, a flower and berries of the Cocaplant (Erythroxylum novogranatense)
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
Two of the species within the genus Erythroxylum, Erythroxylum coca and Erythroxylum novogranatense, both native to South America, are the main source of cocaine.
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of this plant.
Erythroxylum novogranatense is native to Colombia and Venezuela. Unlike Erythroxylum coca, it tolerates non-acidic soils and it is more adaptable and easy to grow.
The berries are not harvested or used commercially, as the leaves of the plant are the primary source of cocaine.
Submitted: 18/07/2025
Accepted: 22/07/2025