Spondias mombin
Spondias mombin, commonly known as the yellow mombin or hog plum, is a versatile tropical fruit tree valued for its medicinal properties. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, its fruits, leaves, and bark are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various infections across many global cultures.
- Scientific name: Spondias mombin
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Spondias mombin, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Anacardiaceae and is categorized under the genus Spondias.
| 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 mombin, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Cajazeira, while in Polish, it is known as śliwiec mombin. Within the Nahuatl language, it is identified as Mazāxococuahuitl, and in French, it goes by the name Prunier mombin. Finally, in Russian, the species is referred to as Момбин жёлттый.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Cajazeira | Wikidata |
| pl | śliwiec mombin | Wikidata |
| nah | Mazāxococuahuitl | Wikidata |
| fr | Prunier mombin | Wikidata |
| ru | Момбин жёлтый | Wikidata |
| th | มะกอก | Wikidata |
| fi | amrapuu | Wikidata |
| et | Kollane mombinipuu | Wikidata |
| bn | আমড়া | Wikidata |
| vi | Cóc Thái | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. In the Macaronesian region, its presence is noted in the archipelago of Cape Verde. Moving to West Tropical Africa, the species is widely distributed across several nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Furthermore, its range extends eastward to include the country of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Spondias mombin, possesses various parts that are utilized for their diverse medicinal properties. The leaf is frequently employed in decoctions to treat ailments such as fever or inflammation, while the stem bark is often harvested for its astringent qualities. The seed can be processed for specific therapeutic uses, and the root bark is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. Additionally, the fleshy fruit is not only consumed for its nutritional value but is also used in various remedies to support overall health.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spondias mombin has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, apigenin-4'-glucoside, flavonoid, gallic acid, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-4'-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tizoxanide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spondias mombin has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Abortifacient, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spondias mombin has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Gastric Ulcers, SARS-CoV-2, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastric Ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |