Anacardium
Anacardium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Anacardium, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. From skin conditions to inflammation, this remarkable botanical offers significant healing potential and remains a subject of study.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cassuvium · Acajou · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AnacardiumSynonyms
- Cassuvium
- Acajou
- Rhinocarpus
- Monodynamus
- Acajuba
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it resides in the family Anacardiaceae under the genus Anacardium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Anacardium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Anacardium, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. The distribution further extends into the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific West African countries.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Anacardium has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Biomolecules
Antioxidant
- Biomolecules