Erythroxylum monogynum (East Indian Cocoa, Devadaru) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Erythroxylum monogynum Family: Erythroxylaceae Genus: Erythroxylum Related Herbs from the same family: Erythroxylum coca (Coca): The most well-known species from this family, native to South America. Its leaves are a traditional stimulant and are the source of the alkaloid cocaine. It is not native to or traditionally used in the Indian subcontinent. The Erythroxylaceae family is not widely