Talisia nervosa
Talisia nervosa, commonly known as the Guayaquil walnut or Cashew tree, is a versatile tropical species native to Central and South America. Renowned for its nutritious seeds and medicinal properties, it offers significant bioactive compounds that support wellness, making it a valuable resource in traditional herbal medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Talisia nervosa
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Talisia nervosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Sapindaceae and is situated within the genus Talisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Talisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of Central and South America. In Central America, its range includes the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found growing in Venezuela. Additionally, its presence extends further east to include French Guiana. These diverse locations highlight the tropical habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Talisia nervosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |