Albizia julibrissin
Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the Persian silk tree, is a graceful flowering plant valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its delicate, feathery foliage and pink pom-pom blooms, it is often utilized in herbal practices to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and support cardiovascular health through its unique bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Albizia julibrissin
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be observed in both Austria and Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean region, it is also found in Southwestern Europe within Spain. The distribution extends further east into Southeastern Europe, where it grows in Bulgaria. Finally, the species can be located in Southeastern Europe within Italy as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia julibrissin has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Be, Cr, Cu, Julibroside J6.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Be | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Julibroside J6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julibroside J9 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia julibrissin has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia julibrissin has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, antidepressant, antiparasitic, anxiety, anxiolytic.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sunburn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |