Melicoccus oliviformis
Melicoccus oliviformis, commonly known as the Olive-shaped Melicoccus, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique fruit and potent botanical properties, it holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Melicoccus oliviformis
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, Melicoccus oliviformis, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In German, it is referred to as Talisia oliviformis, a name that reflects its botanical classification and unique characteristics.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Talisia oliviformis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Mexico, including the Gulf, the Southwest, and the Southeast. Beyond the borders of Mexico, its presence extends into the diverse landscapes of Central America. Specifically, it can be found growing within the tropical environments of Belize. Additionally, its geographical range reaches further south into the country of Costa Rica. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles | WCVP |
Activities
Melicoccus oliviformis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |