Hymenaea
Hymenaea, commonly known as the Jatobá tree, is a versatile tropical powerhouse native to Central and South America. Renowned for its nutrient-dense fruit and aromatic resins, this medicinal plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory properties to supporting respiratory health, making it a vital resource in traditional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Hymenaea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is 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, belonging to the genus Hymenaea, is recognized by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 孪叶豆属 (zh-hans) or 孪叶豆属 (zh-cn), while in the specific regional context of Singapore, it is also known as 孪叶豆属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 孿葉豆屬 (zh-hant), which is also the designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 孪叶豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 孿葉豆屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 孿葉豆屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 孪叶豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 孪叶豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 孿葉豆屬 | Wikidata |
| qu | Asukarwayu | Wikidata |
| lt | Kopalmedis | Wikidata |
| cs | kurbaryl | Wikidata |
| zh | 孪叶豆属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, belonging to the Hymenaea genus, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also found extending through the coastal and forest areas of Ghana. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, the distribution continues southward into the tropical landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Activities
Hymenaea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Vermifuge.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vermifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hymenaea has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anemia, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, cough.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |