Syagrus romanzoffiana
Wild coconut palm
Syagrus romanzoffiana, commonly known as a vital medicinal resource, is a remarkable plant celebrated for its unique therapeutic properties. Deeply rooted in traditional healing practices, it offers significant pharmacological potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides valuable insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Syagrus romanzoffiana
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 is positioned in the order Arecales and the family Arecaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Syagrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syagrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Syagrus romanzoffiana, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Hungarian, it is known as királynőpálma, while in Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Jerivá. In Russian, the name used is Сиагрус Романцова, and in both Chinese (zh) and Cantonese (yue), it is identified as 金山葵.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | királynőpálma | Wikidata |
| pt | Jerivá | Wikidata |
| ru | Сиагрус Романцова | Wikidata |
| zh | 金山葵 | Wikidata |
| yue | 金山葵 | Wikidata |
| he | סיאגרוס רומנזוף | Wikidata |
| tr | Kraliçe palmiye | Wikidata |
| gn | Pindo paraguái | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金山葵 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金山葵 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius. Its presence extends to Australia, specifically within the regions of New South Wales and Queensland. Moving across the globe, the species is also located in the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida. Finally, its range reaches into Central America, where it is documented in El Salvador.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Syagrus romanzoffiana, commonly known as the Queen Palm, is primarily recognized for its ornamental value, but in certain traditional contexts, its botanical components are of interest. While the tree is valued for its majestic fronds and trunk, the seeds serve as a key reproductive part of the plant, contained within large, fleshy drupes. These seeds are essential for the plant's life cycle and propagation, carrying the genetic material necessary to produce new palm trees in its native tropical habitats.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Syagrus romanzoffiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, flavonols, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syagrus romanzoffiana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer disease, chronic diseases, infections.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |