Crateva tapia
Crataeva tapia
Crateva tapia, commonly known as the Sacred Temple Tree, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional healing, its various parts possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Crateva tapia
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales, it is classified under the family Capparaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Crateva, specifically the species Crateva tapia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crateva | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crateva tapia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called Crateva tapia or Trapiá, while in Portuguese, the names Trapiá and Tapiá are commonly used. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is identified as كراتيفة السياج.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | كراتيفة السياج | Wikidata |
| pt | Trapiá | Wikidata |
| pt | Tapiá | Wikidata |
| en | Crataeva tapia | Wikidata |
| en | Trapiá | Wikidata |
| vi | Crataeva tapia | Wikidata |
| es | Crataeva tapia | Wikidata |
| it | Crataeva tapia | Wikidata |
| zh | 美洲鱼木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence throughout the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central regions, where it occupies the heart of the country. Moving toward the coastal and border areas, it can also be found across Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species further extends its reach into the arid terrains of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical footprint is completed by its documented occurrence in Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Activities
Crateva tapia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crateva tapia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecium, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |