Peacock Flower

Names

Common Names

• Peacock Flower

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sassa gummifera

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Albizia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the countries of Benin, Gambia, and Guinea. Its presence continues through the West Tropical Africa region into Nigeria. Additionally, the species extends its range into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, this part of its geographical reach includes the nation of Burundi.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Albizia gummifera has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9-normethylbudmunchiamine K, Julibroside J8, LUPENONE, Lupeol, Triterpenes.

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Albizia gummifera has 2 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Albizia gummifera has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Candida albicans, Streptococcus pneumoniae, cancer, hepatitis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations