Hymenaeas
Hymenaea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hymenaeas, scientifically known as Hymenaea, is a genus of tropical trees renowned for their diverse therapeutic potential. Often found in rainforest ecosystems, these plants produce resins and extracts rich in bioactive compounds. Historically used in traditional medicine, they offer promising properties for treating inflammation, infections, and various skin conditions.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Hymenaeas
- Scientific synonyms
- Courbaril · Tanroujou · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Hymenaeas
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HymenaeaSynonyms
- Courbaril
- Tanroujou
- Trachylobium
- Valcarcelia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Heuschreckenbäume
- Brasilkirschen
- Lokustbäume
- Algarobo
- Courbaril
- Südamerikanische Kirschen
- Animebäume
- Jatoba
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Hymenaea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Vermifuge.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vermifuge | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Vermifuge
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Hymenaea has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anemia, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, cough.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arthritis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Asthma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cough | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dysentery | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sore throat | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anemia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Arthritis
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Asthma
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Bronchitis
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cough
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diarrhea
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Dysentery
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sore throat
- Journal of ethnopharmacology