Bactris gasipaes
Bactris gasipaes, commonly known as peach palm, is a versatile tropical plant prized for both its nutritious fruit and medicinal properties. Used extensively in traditional medicine, it helps manage inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This multifunctional palm serves as a vital resource for food security and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Bactris gasipaes
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Arecales, it is classified under the family Arecaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Bactris and the species Bactris gasipaes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bactris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Bactris gasipaes, exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the Central American region. It can be found growing naturally in the territory of Costa Rica. Its presence is also documented across the landscape of El Salvador. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the countries of Honduras and Nicaragua. Finally, its distribution reaches the southern part of the isthmus in Panamá.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bactris gasipaes has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoids, polyphenols, tocopherols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bactris gasipaes has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic syndrome.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |