Acacia implexa
Acacia implexa, commonly known as the Impleza Wattle, is a resilient shrub native to specific African ecosystems. Renowned for its hardiness, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical properties offer significant potential for pharmacological research and diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Acacia implexa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Acacia. Ultimately, its scientific designation is Acacia implexa.
| 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 geographical distribution that spans across two different continents. In Southern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Cape Provinces. The species is also widely established across various regions of Australia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Additionally, its range extends further south to include the state of Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia implexa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, Gallic acid, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acacia implexa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia implexa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |