Spondias dulcis
Golden apple
Spondias dulcis, commonly known as the yellow mombin or hog plum, is a tropical fruit tree celebrated for its luscious, tangy flesh. Beyond its culinary appeal, this botanical treasure holds significant medicinal value, utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Spondias dulcis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and falls under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindaales, it is classified under the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Spondias, specifically as the species Spondias dulcis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spondias | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spondias dulcis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 番橄榄 (zh-hans), 番橄欖 (zh-hant), and 番橄欖 (zh-hk). In Javanese, the plant is called Dhondhong (jv), while in Polish, it is known as Śliwiec słodki (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 番橄榄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 番橄欖 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 番橄欖 | Wikidata |
| jv | Dhondhong | Wikidata |
| pl | Śliwiec słodki | Wikidata |
| udm | Амбарелла | Wikidata |
| fr | Prunier de Cythère | Wikidata |
| lbe | Амбарелла | Wikidata |
| ms | Kedondong | Wikidata |
| to | Vī | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this region, its presence is specifically noted in the nations of Benin and Guinea-Bissau. Moving eastward, its range extends into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone. In this area, it can be found growing in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Finally, the species also inhabits the unique ecosystems of the Gulf of Guinea Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Activities
Spondias dulcis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spondias dulcis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |