Albizia coriaria
Albizia coriaria, commonly known as the Leather-leaf Albizia, is a resilient leguminous tree native to the African savannah. Valued in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves are frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance in regional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Albizia coriaria
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Albizia, specifically under the species Albizia coriaria.
| 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 distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Additionally, its presence extends into the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The species is also documented to occur in Togo. These specific countries represent the known geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia coriaria has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides, gummiferaoside C, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gummiferaoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia coriaria has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia coriaria has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, malaria, cough, fever, opportunistic infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |