Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia auriculiformis, commonly known as Earleaf Acacia, is a versatile nitrogen-fixing tree valued for its rapid growth and medicinal potential. Traditionally used in various cultures, it possesses bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This resilient species plays a vital role in ecological restoration and herbal pharmacology worldwide.
- Scientific name: Acacia auriculiformis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Its specific scientific designation is found within the genus Acacia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acacia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the countries of Benin, Guinea, and Nigeria. Its presence extends further into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the species is documented in the East Tropical Africa region, particularly in Tanzania. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse ecological range of Acacia auriculiformis across the tropics.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia auriculiformis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, Linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acacia auriculiformis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia auriculiformis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, chronic myelogenous leukemia, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic myelogenous leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |