Pouteria caimito
Pouteria caimito · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (234 studies) · ★★★★★
Pouteria caiquita, scientifically known as Pouteria caimito, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to Central and South America. Renowned for its sweet, dark-fleshed fruit, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its antioxidant properties and ability to support digestive health, offering significant potential for holistic wellness.
- Family
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- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pouteria caimitoDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several distinct regions. In Central America, its presence is documented in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Moving toward the islands, it can also be found within the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Northern South America, specifically in French Guiana. This wide-reaching pattern highlights the plant's adaptability across different tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pouteria caimito has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
ascorbic acid
- Dr. Duke
beta-carotene
- Dr. Duke
lysine
- Dr. Duke
methionine
- Dr. Duke
niacin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pouteria caimito has 220 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |