Platonia insignis
Platonia insignis, commonly known as the Bacupari, is a majestic rainforest tree native to South America. Renowned for its nutritional and medicinal properties, its fruits and bark are utilized in traditional healing. This versatile plant offers significant antioxidant benefits, making it a valuable subject in ethnobotanical research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Platonia insignis
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Platonia insignis, 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 within the genus Platonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Platonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Cebuano (ceb) and Swedish (sv), it is referred to as Platonia esculenta, while in Russian (ru), it is called Платония. In Portuguese (pt), it is commonly known as Bacurizeiro, and in Hebrew (he), it is identified as בקורי.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ceb | Platonia esculenta | Wikidata |
| sv | Platonia esculenta | Wikidata |
| ru | Платония | Wikidata |
| pt | Bacurizeiro | Wikidata |
| he | בקורי | Wikidata |
| fa | پلاتونیا | Wikidata |
| ko | 바쿠리 | Wikidata |
| ka | ბაკური | Wikidata |
| hr | Platonija | Wikidata |
| zh | 巴庫里（水果） | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the tropical regions of Northern South America. Its natural habitat extends through the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. The geographical range also reaches into Western South America, specifically within Colombia. Together, these locations define the specific environmental niche where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Platonia insignis, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The stem barks are particularly significant, often being harvested for their bioactive compounds to treat various ailments. Additionally, the seeds of the plant are also noted for their specific properties, contributing to the overall medicinal profile of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Platonia insignis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Garcinielliptone FC, Lupeol, garcinielliptone FC.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinielliptone FC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinielliptone FC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Platonia insignis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Platonia insignis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |