Melicoccus bijugatus
Melicoccus bijugatusss
Melicoccus bijugatus, commonly known as the Bijuga or Bijugá, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for healing.
- Scientific name: Melicoccus bijugatus
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Sapindaceae. Specifically, Melicoccus bijugatus is a member of the genus Melicoccus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melicoccus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melicoccus bijugatus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Haiti, it is called pye kenèp, while in Portuguese-speaking areas, it is known as Mamoncillo. The name Мамончилло is used in both Udmurt (udm) and Russian (ru), and in French (fr), it is commonly called Quenettier.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | pye kenèp | Wikidata |
| pt | Mamoncillo | Wikidata |
| udm | Мамончилло | Wikidata |
| fr | Quenettier | Wikidata |
| ru | Мамончилло | Wikidata |
| en | Melicoccus bijugatusss | Wikidata |
| lbe | Мамончилло | Wikidata |
| th | มามอนซิโย | Wikidata |
| mrj | Мамончилло | Wikidata |
| kv | Мамончилло | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across multiple oceanic and continental regions. In the South-Central Pacific, it can be found growing within the Cook Islands, the Society Islands, and the Tuamotu archipelago. Moving across the globe to the Americas, its range extends into the tropical landscapes of Central America, specifically in Costa Rica. Additionally, the species has established a presence in the Southeastern United States, particularly within the state of Florida. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Cook Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Tuamotu | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as the Bael tree, contains various components used in traditional medicine, but the fruit pulp is particularly significant. The fruit pulp is thick, aromatic, and possesses a unique sticky consistency that is highly valued for its therapeutic properties. In various medicinal practices, this pulp is utilized for its cooling effects and its ability to aid digestion, particularly in treating gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea and dysentery.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit pulp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Melicoccus bijugatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, fructose, glucose, sucrose, sugars.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Melicoccus bijugatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |