burra acacia
Acacia falcata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Burra acacia, scientifically known as Acacia falcata, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments. This plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering valuable insights into natural healing and biodiversity.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Burra Acacia
- Scientific synonyms
- Racosperma Falcatum · Acacia Plagiophylla
Names
Common Names
- burra acacia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acacia falcataSynonyms
- Racosperma falcatum
- Acacia plagiophylla
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and 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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Malesia botanical zone, it can be found specifically on the island of Jawa. Its range extends significantly into Australia, covering substantial portions of the eastern coastline. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of Queensland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Activities
Acacia falcata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia falcata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |