Acacia ligulata
Acacia ligulata, commonly known as the tongue-leaved wattle, is a resilient shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its distinctive foliage and bright floral displays, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its significant ecological and therapeutic value in local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Acacia ligulata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Western Asia and the Australian continent. Within Western Asia, its presence has been documented specifically in Cyprus. In Australia, the species is widely spread across several different states and territories. It can be found in the northern regions of the Northern Territory, as well as in the eastern state of Queensland. Additionally, its range extends to the southern parts of the country, including South Australia and Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia ligulata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABTS, DPPH.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ABTS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acacia ligulata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia ligulata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Streptococcus pyogenes, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |