Attalea phalerata
Attalea phalerata, commonly known as the wax palm, is a majestic species native to the tropical forests of South America. Renowned for its impressive stature and nutrient-rich fruits, this plant holds significant ecological and medicinal value, offering traditional healing properties and essential resources for local communities and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Attalea phalerata
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Arecales, it is a member of the family Arecaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Attalea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Attalea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. Within Western South America, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Peru. The species also extends significantly into the Brazilian territory. Specifically, it can be found throughout Brazil West-Central and Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, its range includes the Brazil Southeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Medicinal Uses
Attalea phalerata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hair, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hair | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |