The coca plant is widely known for its association with the illegal drug cocaine. However, there are many other names for this plant that have different meanings and uses. Some synonyms for the coca plant include coca leaf, Erythroxylum coca, and ypadu. The coca leaf has been traditionally used for medicinal and cultural purposes in South America for over 5,000 years, long before the development of cocaine. Ypadu is a term used by indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest to refer to the coca plant and its leaves. While the coca plant may have a negative connotation due to its association with cocaine, it is important to understand its cultural and medicinal significance in the region where it grows.