Dipteryx odorata
Cumaru
Dipteryx odorata, commonly known as tonka bean, is a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its fragrant, almond-like seeds, it holds significant value in perfumery and gastronomy. Beyond its aromatic uses, the plant offers diverse medicinal properties, traditionally utilized for its antioxidant and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Dipteryx odorata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dipteryx, specifically as the species Dipteryx odorata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dipteryx | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dipteryx odorata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Portuguese, it is called Cumaru, while in French, it is referred to as Fève tonka. In German, the tree is known as Tonkabohnenbaum, and in Czech, it is called silovoň obecný. Additionally, in Esperanto, it is identified as Tonka fabo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Cumaru | Wikidata |
| eo | Tonka fabo | Wikidata |
| de | Tonkabohnenbaum | Wikidata |
| cs | silovoň obecný | Wikidata |
| fr | Fève tonka | Wikidata |
| ru | Диптерикс душистый | Wikidata |
| ca | fava tonca | Wikidata |
| is | Tonkabaunir | Wikidata |
| he | טונקה | Wikidata |
| ar | tonka bean | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Dipteryx odorata, exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions. In Northern South America, it is widely distributed throughout Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Its presence extends further south into the territory of French Guiana. Interestingly, its documented range also reaches as far as the Southwestern Pacific in Nauru. This diverse distribution highlights the plant's ability to exist across vastly different ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | Nauru | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dipteryx odorata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, dihydrocoumarin, ethyl melilotate, isoflavones.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl melilotate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl melilotate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dipteryx odorata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Quinone-Reductase-Inducer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Quinone-Reductase-Inducer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dipteryx odorata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, aflatoxin B1, cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aflatoxin B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |