Albizia anthelmintica
Worm cure albizia
Albizia anthelmintica, commonly known as the "earthworm tree" in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent anthelmintic properties, its bark and leaves are traditionally utilized to treat parasitic infections, digestive ailments, and various skin conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Albizia anthelmintica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Albizia, specifically as the species Albizia anthelmintica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Albizia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language and region, such as the English name worm cure albizia and the Afrikaans name Wurmbasvalsdoring. In Chinese, its common names include 驱虫合欢 (zh), 驱虫合欢 (zh-cn), and 驅蟲合歡 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 驱虫合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 驱虫合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 驅蟲合歡 | Wikidata |
| af | Wurmbasvalsdoring | Wikidata |
| en | worm cure albizia | Wikidata |
| en | worm bark false thorn | Wikidata |
| en | cherry blossom tree | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the tropical belt of Africa. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It can also be found extending through the territories of Somalia and the combined regions of Sudan and South Sudan. Furthermore, its range reaches into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Kenya. Collectively, these locations highlight a specific geographical footprint concentrated in the eastern portions of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Albizia anthelmintica, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its root barks and leaves. The root barks are frequently harvested and employed in traditional remedies, often serving as a potent agent in treating intestinal parasites. Additionally, the leaves are highly valued and can be prepared in different forms to address various ailments, contributing to the overall therapeutic versatility of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia anthelmintica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic, chromium, flavonoids, lead, nickel.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |