Cream nut
Pachylecythis pisonis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cream nut, scientifically known as Pachylecythis pisonis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This potent botanical offers significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Cream Nut
- Scientific synonyms
- Lecythis Pilaris · Lecythis Pisonis · 16 more
Names
Common Names
- Cream nut
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Lecythis pisonis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pachylecythis pisonisSynonyms
- Lecythis pilaris
- Lecythis pisonis
- Lecythis hoppiana
- Lecythis pisonis subsp. usitata
- Lecythis densa
- Lecythis sphaeroides
- Lecythis usitata
- Lecythis setifera
- Lecythis urnigera
- Lecythis velloziana
- Lecythis amazonum
- Lecythis usitata var. paraensis
- Couroupita crenulata
- Couroupita lentula
- Lecythis paraënsis
- Lecythis usitata var. tenuifolia
- Pachylecythis egleri
- Lecythis amapaensis
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. Finally, it is a member of the Lecythidaceae family, specifically falling under the genus Pachylecythis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Lecythidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pachylecythis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving toward the continent, it can be found across Western South America, including both Colombia and Peru. Within Brazil, its range extends significantly into the West-Central territories. Additionally, the species is documented as growing within the Northeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pachylecythis pisonis, is primarily recognized for its medicinal properties which are often derived from its leaves. These leaves serve as the essential component for various traditional applications, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pachylecythis pisonis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID, Ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ursolic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mixture of triterpenes [ursolic and oleanolic acids (MT)] | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |