dune wattle
Acacia ligulata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dune wattles, scientifically known as Acacia ligulata, is a resilient shrub native to the coastal regions of Australia. Characterized by its striking yellow blooms and spreading habit, this species plays a vital role in stabilizing sand dunes, preventing erosion, and supporting local biodiversity through its unique ecological contributions.
Names
Common Names
- dune wattle
- little cooba
- sandhill acacia
- sandhill wattle
- small cooba
- umbrella wattle
- umbrella-bush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acacia ligulataSynonyms
- Racosperma ligulatum
- Acacia pallidiramosa
- Acacia salicina var. wayi
- Acacia bivenosa subsp. wayi
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Acacia ligulata, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its specialized structures. The leaf morphology is a key identifying feature, while the bark is often harvested for its bioactive compounds. The reproductive structures are central to its utility, consisting of both the developing pod and the fully developed, mature pods, which are frequently used in traditional preparations.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Acacia ligulata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABTS, DPPH.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ABTS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ABTS
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
DPPH
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Activities
Acacia ligulata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia ligulata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Streptococcus pyogenes, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, type 2 diabetes.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus pyogenes | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |