Acacia decurrens
Acacia decurrens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (253 studies) · ★★★★★
Acacia decurrens, scientifically known as Acacia decurrens, is a fragrant, evergreen legume native to California. Renowned for its bright yellow blooms and pinnate leaves, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued in herbal practices for its antioxidant properties and potential to support skin health and inflammatory response management.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acacia decurrensDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the borders of Cameroon. Its range extends to Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the landscapes of Ethiopia. Moving eastward, the species is also present in East Tropical Africa, notably in Tanzania. Finally, its distribution reaches the southern reaches of the continent, spanning from Angola in South Tropical Africa to the Cape Provinces in Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia decurrens has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, 3-O-Methyl-L-rhamnose, Aldobionic acid, Anthocyanidin, Ash.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-Methyl-L-rhamnose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldobionic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanidin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galacturonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-mannose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-catechin
- Dr. Duke
3-O-Methyl-L-rhamnose
- Dr. Duke
Aldobionic acid
- Dr. Duke
Anthocyanidin
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
D-galacturonic acid
- Dr. Duke
D-glucose
- Dr. Duke
D-mannose
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Gallic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Acacia decurrens has 223 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-HT-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Acidulant, Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HT-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |