Pometia pinnata
Pometia pinnata, commonly known as the Pometi tree, is a majestic evergreen species native to Southeast Asia. Highly valued for its ornamental beauty and large, fragrant flowers, this plant also holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Traditionally, various parts of the tree are utilized in medicinal practices to treat diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Pometia pinnata
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Pometia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pometia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Indonesia, it is commonly referred to as Matoa (id), which is also its name in Javanese (jv). In Javanese, it is called Tava (to), while in Spanish (es), it is known as Pometiia (es), and in Portuguese (pt), it is also called Pometiia (pt).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Matoa | Wikidata |
| jv | Matoa | Wikidata |
| to | Tava | Wikidata |
| es | Pometia | Wikidata |
| pt | Pometia | Wikidata |
| pt-br | Pometia | Wikidata |
| zh | 番龙眼 | Wikidata |
| ja | マトア | Wikidata |
| pl | Matoa | Wikidata |
| su | Matoa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated within the South-Central areas. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species can be found growing in Taiwan. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically reaching the island of Sri Lanka. Finally, within the Indo-China region, it is located in both the Andaman Islands and Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pometia pinnata, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem serves as a structural foundation for the tree, often providing a source for extracts used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the leaves are significant parts of the plant, frequently employed in herbal preparations due to their specific bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |