Caryocar brasiliense
Caryocar brasiliense, commonly known as Pequi, is a charismatic tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its aromatic, bright yellow fruit, it holds profound cultural and nutritional significance. Beyond its culinary uses, the plant offers diverse medicinal properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Caryocar brasiliense
- Family: Caryocaraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Caryocaraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Caryocar.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryocaraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caryocar | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is noted in Bolivia. Within Brazil, it can be found across a vast expanse, including the North and South regions. Furthermore, it is well-established in the West-Central and Southeast areas of the country. This broad range highlights the diverse environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caryocar brasiliense has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, Flavonoids, calcium, condensed tannin, ellagitannins.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycopene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Caryocar brasiliense has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticarcinogenic, Antigenotoxic, Antimicrobial, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caryocar brasiliense has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, inflammation, pain, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |