Astrocaryum vulgare
Tucuma palm
Astrocaryum vulgare, commonly known as Wild Mangrove or Sea Mangrove, is a versatile medicinal plant native to coastal tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential in modern natural medicine and wound healing.
- Scientific name: Astrocaryum vulgare
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Arecales, it is further categorized under the family Arecaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Astrocaryum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astrocaryum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Astrocaryum vulgare, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Dutch, it is called awarra, while in Emilian, it is known as Tucùm. The Esperanto designation is Tukumo, and in both Iatmul and Italian, the name used is Tucùm and Tucum, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | awarra | Wikidata |
| eml | Tucùm | Wikidata |
| eo | Tukumo | Wikidata |
| ia | Tucùm | Wikidata |
| it | Tucum | Wikidata |
| pt | Tucum | Wikidata |
| qu | Wikunku | Wikidata |
| ru | Авара (растение) | Wikidata |
| scn | Tucùm | Wikidata |
| fa | نخل توکوم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the tropical regions of Northern South America. Its presence is documented throughout the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. In addition to these areas, the species can be found within the diverse landscapes of Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the West-Central region as well as the Northeast part of the country. Therefore, its geographical range is concentrated within these specific South American locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astrocaryum vulgare has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astrocaryum vulgare has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |