Alibertia edulis
Alibertia edulis, commonly known as mamey or mamey sapote, is a tropical tree valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, its fruits and bark contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Alibertia edulis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Alibertia and the species Alibertia edulis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alibertia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across various regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found spanning the Gulf coast, the southwest, and the southeast portions of the country. Moving southward, its range extends into the tropical landscapes of Central America. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Belize. Finally, its geographical presence reaches as far south as Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Activities
Alibertia edulis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |