Hymenaea cangaceira

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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.

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.

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.

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Most Reported Uses

Preparations