Ambelania acida
Ambelaenia acida, commonly known as the Acidic Ambarella, is a versatile tropical plant valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, its fruits and leaves are utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammation, offering significant therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Ambelania acida
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ambelania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ambelania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ambelaenia acida, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Pepino-do-mato, while in Chinese, it is called 馬托瓜, and in Dutch, it is known as Klopappel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Pepino-do-mato | Wikidata |
| zh | 馬托瓜 | Wikidata |
| nl | Klopappel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the tropical landscapes of northern South America. Its distribution encompasses several distinct nations, including French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Furthermore, it can be located throughout various regions of Venezuela. In addition to these areas, the species is documented within the northeastern portion of Brazil. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ambelania acida has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linoleic acid, calcium, fatty acids, magnesium, potassium.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |