Acacia
Acacia, commonly known as wattle, is a diverse genus of trees and shrubs renowned for their resilience and medicinal properties. Found across various climates, these plants offer therapeutic benefits through their bark, leaves, and resins, which are traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Acacia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is located in the Baleares and Corse. The species also extends across the mainland in France. Finally, its range continues through the coastal areas of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, amines, chrysin, condensed tannins, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fluoroacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolyzable tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kessane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acacia has 8 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adiposity, burns, cancer, diarrhea, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adiposity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mood disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| substance dependence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |