Lucuma campechiana
Lucuma campechiana, commonly known as a medicinal fruit species, holds significant potential in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant offers unique bioactive compounds. Research suggests its leaves and pulp may possess antioxidant and therapeutic properties, making it a subject of growing interest for natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Lucuma campechiana
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 Ericales, falling into the family Sapotaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within the genus Lucuma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lucuma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lucuma campechiana, is identified by several distinct common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 具脉果榄 and 蛋黄果.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 具脉果榄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛋黄果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple international regions. In Southeast Asia, its presence can be documented within the country of Cambodia. Moving across the ocean, it is also found in the Southeastern United States, specifically in Florida. Within Mexico, the species is widely distributed through the central, northeastern, and Gulf regions of the country. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad distribution across tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lucuma campechiana, utilizes various anatomical structures to facilitate its growth and reproduction. The leaves are essential components, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis to produce the energy required for the plant's development. Additionally, the seed plays a critical role in the plant's life cycle, acting as the vessel for containing the embryo and providing the necessary nutrients to initiate new growth when environmental conditions are favorable.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |