Albizia lebbeck
Albizia lebbeck, commonly known as the Lebbeck tree or Mimosa, is a majestic deciduous species native to South Asia. Renowned for its spreading canopy, this medicinal plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits. Its bark, leaves, and flowers are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various infections.
- Scientific name: Albizia lebbeck
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 geographical distribution across several regions in Africa. In Northern Africa, its presence can be observed within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, it is found in the countries of Benin and Burkina. The species also extends its range to include the nation of Gambia. Finally, its documented habitat includes the territory of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia lebbeck has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, Linoleic acid, Se, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Se | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraldone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isookanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia lebbeck has 18 reported activities identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antihistaminic, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia lebbeck has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergic rhinitis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, anorectal disorders.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergic rhinitis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anorectal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |