Euterpe precatoria
Euterpe precatoria, commonly known as the solitary açaí palm, is a vital medicinal plant native to the Amazon rainforest. Unlike its multi-stemmed relatives, this species grows as a single trunk. It is highly valued for its nutrient-rich fruits and bark, which offer potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Euterpe precatoria
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Arecales, and the family Arecaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Euterpe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euterpe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Central America. It can be found growing in the country of Belize, spanning across various local environments. Its presence extends through Guatemala and Honduras, marking a significant part of its range. Additionally, the species is located within Costa Rica, contributing to its regional diversity. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout the Central American Pacific Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euterpe precatoria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dehydrodiconiferyl dibenzoate, p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dehydrodiconiferyl dibenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euterpe precatoria has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euterpe precatoria has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |