Albizia adianthifolia
Albizia adianthifolia, commonly known as the White Siris, is a versatile medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections and inflammation to digestive issues and respiratory distress.
- Scientific name: Albizia adianthifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically categorized within the genus Albizia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Albizia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the West Tropical Africa region. Its documented geographical range includes the nation of Benin. It is also widely distributed within the territory of Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its presence extends into the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia adianthifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacic acid, Apigenin, chalcone, dipeptide, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dipeptide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| murrayanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| safranal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia adianthifolia has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia adianthifolia has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, cancers, epilepsy, headache, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mortality | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |