Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia melanoxylon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (92 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Acacia melanoxylon, scientifically known as Acacia melanoxylon, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. This versatile plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern natural remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acacia melanoxylonDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. The species is also widely spread throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting France, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is found in Greece. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Acacia melanoxylon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia melanoxylon has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -Spinasterol, 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone, Acamelin, Anthocyanidins, FAT.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| -Spinasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acamelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GIBBERELLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cellulose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
-Spinasterol
- Dr. Duke
2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone
- Dr. Duke
Acamelin
- Dr. Duke
Anthocyanidins
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
GIBBERELLIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Hyperoside
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
acetic acid
- Dr. Duke
cellulose
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Acacia melanoxylon has 78 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticapillary-Fragility | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |