Spondias pinnata
Spondias pinnata, commonly known as the Hog Plum or Ambarella, is a versatile tropical fruit tree prized for its medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, its various parts—including leaves, bark, and fruit—are traditionally used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammatory conditions in various cultures.
- Scientific name: Spondias pinnata
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Anacardiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Spondias, which includes the species Spondias pinnata.
| 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, scientifically known as Spondias pinnata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Poland, it is referred to as Śliwiec pierzasty, while in Indonesia, it is commonly called Kedondong hutan. In China, the plant is known as 槟榔青, and in Thailand, it is identified as มะกอกไทย, whereas in Myanmar, it is called ဂွေးပင်.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Śliwiec pierzasty | Wikidata |
| id | Kedondong hutan | Wikidata |
| zh | 槟榔青 | Wikidata |
| th | มะกอกไทย | Wikidata |
| my | ဂွေးပင် | Wikidata |
| ban | Kecemcem | Wikidata |
| te | అంపిలేపి | Wikidata |
| hi | आमड़ा | Wikidata |
| ml | അമ്പഴം | Wikidata |
| mr | अंबाडा | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is widely distributed within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Spondias pinnata, possesses various parts that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive issues due to its bioactive compounds. Additionally, the fruit is widely consumed not only for its nutritional value but also for its medicinal benefits, often used to aid digestion and provide relief from various ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spondias pinnata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spondias pinnata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spondias pinnata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, parasitemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |