Vatairea macrocarpa
Vatairea macrocarpica, commonly known as the Cocobolo tree, is a magnificent tropical species prized for its dense, durable timber. Beyond its ornamental value, various parts of the plant hold significant ethnobotanical importance, utilized in traditional medicine for their bioactive properties to treat diverse ailments and promote holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Vatairea macrocarpa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vatairea macrocarpa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vatairea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vatairea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also highly extensive throughout Brazil, spanning multiple distinct territories. Specifically, it is documented in the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the country. Consequently, the species occupies a diverse range of habitats across these large South American landmasses.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vatairea macrocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lectin, glycoprotein.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lectin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoprotein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |