Pentadesma butyracea
Pentadesma butyracea, commonly known as "Palo de Brasil," is a medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, promote healing, and support digestive health. This versatile botanical offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pentadesma butyracea
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pentadesma butyracea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Clusiaceae and the genus Pentadesma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pentadesma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pentadesma butyracea, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 猪油果 (zh-hans, zh, zh-hk) or 豬油果 (zh-hant), and in Indonesia, it is commonly known as Binar (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 猪油果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 豬油果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 豬油果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猪油果 | Wikidata |
| id | Binar | Wikidata |
| fr | Arbre à chandelle | Wikidata |
| fr | Beurre de Kpangnan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Pentadesma butyracea, exhibits a specific range across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented throughout several key nations within this geographical belt. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. It also extends its distribution into the countries of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant is recorded as being part of the natural flora in Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pentadesma butyracea, derives its medicinal utility primarily from its woody structures, specifically the stem bark and the general bark of the tree. The stem bark is often the focal point for harvesting bioactive compounds, as it contains the concentrated secondary metabolites required for therapeutic applications. Whether utilized as the bark from specific stem sections or the broader bark of the main trunk, these parts are traditionally processed to extract the essential properties needed for various medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pentadesma butyracea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pentadesma butyracea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |