Spondias tuberosa
Spondias tuberosa, commonly known as the yellow mombin or hog plum, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its nutrient-rich fruit and therapeutic bark, it is traditionally used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammation, offering significant pharmacological potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Spondias tuberosa
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Spondias, specifically as the species Spondias tuberosa.
| 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, Spondias tuberosa, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Umbuseiro, while in German, it is simply called Umb. In Cyrillic-based naming conventions, such as those used in Russian (mrj) and Udmurt (udm), it is known as Имбу, and in Polish, it is called Śliwiec umbu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Umbuzeiro | Wikidata |
| de | Umbu | Wikidata |
| mrj | Имбу | Wikidata |
| pl | Śliwiec umbu | Wikidata |
| udm | Имбу | Wikidata |
| ru | Имбу | Wikidata |
| kv | Имбу | Wikidata |
| koi | Имбу | Wikidata |
| lbe | Имбу | Wikidata |
| fa | آلوی برزیلی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the South American continent. Its primary distribution can be found across the diverse landscapes of Brazil. Specifically, it thrives within the unique environmental conditions of the Brazil Northeast region. Additionally, the species is also documented to grow throughout the Brazil Southeast area. Therefore, its geographical presence is concentrated in these distinct Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Spondias tuberosa, possesses various anatomical structures that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The tuberous root is a primary component often harvested for its therapeutic potential, while the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's foliage. Specifically, a single leaf can be processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Furthermore, the medicinal value extends to the woody structures, where both the inner stem bark and the inner bark are carefully collected to harness the specific chemical constituents found within the plant's vascular tissues.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spondias tuberosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, isoquercitrin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spondias tuberosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spondias tuberosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, Candida albicans, Diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, peritonitis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |