Leaves - Specimen details

Leaves - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 56256

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Plant Name 34.02 ERYTHROXYLACEAE Erythroxylon coca Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Leaves Vernacular Name
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Parts Held Leaves Geography Description
Uses LeavesUse: MEDICINES User: Not defined TDWG use MEDICINES
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Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No 110
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Notes: Label source: Bolivian Coca The student should observe in both varieties of coca leaves a. The curved lines on the under surface of the leaf. b. The minute horny apiculus. c. The characteristic odour and taste. In the Huanuco leaves: d. The brownish-gree, n colour, prominent veinlets, and less broken appearance. e. The ridge above the midrib. Illustrations of leaf anatomy. Erythroxylon coca var novo-granatense - Peruvian coca- in the Truxillo leaves: f. The pale green colour and fragile, broken appearance., g. Absence of a distinct ridge over the midrib. Also illustrated Ceylon Coca & Java Coca.
Determinations:34.02 ERYTHROXYLACEAE Erythroxylon coca
    34.02 ERYTHROXYLACEAE Erythroxylon coca
    34.02 ERYTHROXYLACEAE Erythroxylon coca

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