Jucum palm
Bactris setosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jucum palm, scientifically known as Bactris setosa, is a versatile tropical plant native to South American rainforests. Renowned for its practical uses, it provides edible fruits and sturdy materials. In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant are utilized to treat ailments, highlighting its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bactris Setosa Var. Santensis · Bactris Lindmanniana · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bactris setosaSynonyms
- Bactris setosa var. santensis
- Bactris lindmanniana
- Bactris escragnollei
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Arecales, falling into the family Arecaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Bactris.
| 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 is primarily found within the vast and diverse territories of Brazil. Its natural range extends significantly across the northeastern region of the country. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the southeastern parts of Brazil. It also makes a presence in the southern regions of the nation. Consequently, its geographical footprint covers a wide variety of Brazilian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bactris setosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Stilbenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stilbenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Nutrients
Flavonoids
- Nutrients
Stilbenes
- Nutrients