What is another word for Family Erythroxylaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈɜːɹɪθɹˌɒksɪlˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The family Erythroxylaceae is a large family of flowering plants that includes around 300 species, many of which are small trees or shrubs. Some popular synonyms for this family include the coca family, the erythroxylon family, and the ephedra family. The plants in this family are found throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and are often used for medicinal or recreational purposes. Some species of Erythroxylaceae contain alkaloids, such as cocaine and ephedrine, which have been used for centuries by indigenous cultures for their stimulant and analgesic properties. Despite their controversial reputation due to the production of illicit drugs, many species in the family Erythroxylaceae have important ecological and cultural roles in their respective regions.
