Pouteria ramiflora
Pouteria ramiflora, commonly known as the White Sapote or simply Sapote, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree prized for its creamy, sweet flesh. Beyond its culinary appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering various medicinal properties used in traditional practices to support wellness and promote overall holistic health.
- Scientific name: Pouteria ramiflora
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pouteria ramiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Sapotaecae and falls under the genus Pouteria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pouteria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pouteria ramiflora, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is frequently referred to as the ramiflora, while in Spanish, it is commonly called mamey de monte. Within the local contexts of Southeast Asia, it is known as kiam chin in Malay and as kiam chin in Thai.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in South America. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within Bolivia. The species is widely spread throughout Brazil, covering a vast array of diverse territories. Its range includes the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the country. Additionally, it can be found inhabiting the West-Central area of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pouteria ramiflora, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and texture, serving as the specific part of the plant harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions used to treat various ailments. Through the chemical compounds stored within the leaf tissue, the plant provides bioactive properties that are central to its therapeutic use in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pouteria ramiflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, epi-friedelanol, flavonoids, friedelin, myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-friedelanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pouteria ramiflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pouteria ramiflora has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, cancer, diarrhea, dysentery, fever.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |