Caudanthera edulis
Caudanthera edulis, commonly known as the breadfruit, is a tropical plant valued for both its nutritious fruit and medicinal potential. Beyond being a dietary staple, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, digestive issues, and skin conditions, offering significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Caudanthera edulis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Caudanthera edulis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. It is further identified as a member of the family Apocynaceae within the genus Caudanthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caudanthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Caudantera edulis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the edible Caudanthera, while in Spanish, it is known as caudanthera comestible. Locally in parts of South America, it may be called caudanthera, and in Portuguese, it is recognized as caudanthera comestível.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Niger. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, it is found throughout Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, this region includes the nations of Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Finally, the plant also extends its reach across the Sudan and South Sudan territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Activities
Caudanthera edulis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |