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Hymenaea cangaceira

Hymenaea cangaceira · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hymenaea cangaceira, scientifically known as Hymenaea cangaceira, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Research suggests its extracts possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable subject for natural pharmacology.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hymenaea cangaceira

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 and is identified by the genus Hymenaea. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Hymenaea cangaceira.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Hymenaea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific environmental conditions found within the country of Brazil. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the Northeast region of the nation. Within this territory, it occupies distinct ecological niches that support its medicinal properties. Because it is localized to this area, studying its habitat is essential for conservation efforts. Therefore, the presence of Hymenaea cangaceira is a key characteristic of the Northeastern Brazilian landscape.

Region Area
Brazil Brazil Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Hymenaea cangaceira is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. Unlike climbing species, it does not function as a climber, being entirely self-supporting in its development. Its physical constitution is defined by its permanent woody tissue, which provides the necessary structural integrity for its arboreal habit.

Climber :
self-supporting
Growth form :
tree
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Hymenaea cangaceira has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Hymenaea cangaceira
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antifungal

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antinociceptive

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Hymenaea cangaceira has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include DNA damage, infections, inflammation, pain, rheumatism.

Conditions investigated for Hymenaea cangaceira
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Dna damage 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infections 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rheumatism 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dna damage

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Infections

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inflammation

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pain

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Rheumatism

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Hymenaea cangaceira has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Preparations reported for Hymenaea cangaceira
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oil

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology