Casimiroa edulis
White sapote
Casimiroa edulis, commonly known as the mountain papaya, is a perennial shrub native to the Andean cloud forests. Highly valued for its nutritious, sweet fruit, it serves as a vital dietary supplement in South American highlands. This plant offers significant medicinal potential, containing bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Casimiroa edulis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Rutaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Casimiroa, which includes the species Casimiroa edulis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Casimiroa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Casimiroa edulis, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names across the globe. In French-speaking regions, it is referred to as Sapote blanche, while in Russia, it is known as Белая сапота. The plant holds specific cultural and linguistic identities as well, being called Cochitzapocuahuitl in Nahuatl and Kazimira jadalna in Polish. Furthermore, in Japanese, it is commonly identified as ホワイトサポテ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ホワイトサポテ | Wikidata |
| pl | Kazimira jadalna | Wikidata |
| nah | Cochitzapocuahuitl | Wikidata |
| ru | Белая сапота | Wikidata |
| fr | Sapote blanche | Wikidata |
| en | White sapote | Wikidata |
| tr | Beyaz sapot | Wikidata |
| nl | witte zapote | Wikidata |
| ar | سابوتا بيضاء | Wikidata |
| zh | 香肉果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across both Asian and North American regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically documented in Bangladesh. In Mexico, the species can be found spanning multiple distinct territories. Specifically, it is distributed throughout Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, and the Mexico Gulf regions. Furthermore, the plant extends its reach into the Mexico Northwest area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Casimiria edulis, is a medicinal species where the various components may hold biological significance, but specifically regarding its reproductive structures, the seeds play a vital role in its lifecycle and potential therapeutic applications. In many medicinal studies, the chemical composition of the seeds is analyzed to identify bioactive compounds that may contribute to the plant's overall healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casimiroa edulis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',5,6-trimethoxyflavone, zapotin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',5,6-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zapotin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Casimiroa edulis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |