Hymenaea martiana
Hymenaea martiana, commonly known as a rare species of the legume family, is a remarkable medicinal plant found in specific tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for developing natural treatments in modern pharmacology and traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Hymenaea martiana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Hymenaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hymenaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hymenaea martiana, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Martiana jamel; in Spanish, it is known as jamel martiano; and in Portuguese, it is called jamel martiano.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Western South America. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia and Colombia. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, spanning several distinct geographic zones. Within Brazil, it inhabits the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast territories. Consequently, the species maintains a broad ecological footprint across these diverse South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hymenaea martiana, is a species valued for its diverse therapeutic applications across different components. While the leaves are a primary feature of its foliage, they are often prepared as tea leaves to extract their natural properties. Additionally, the medicinal potency of the tree can be found within its barks, which are frequently processed into a restorative bark tea used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tea leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark tea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hymenaea martiana has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 34
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hymenaea martiana has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Gastroprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hymenaea martiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiviral.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |