Albizia lucida
Albizia lucida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Albizia lucida, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acacia Lucida · Feuilleea Lucida · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Albizia lucidaSynonyms
- Acacia lucida
- Feuilleea lucida
- Albizia lucidior
- Albizia gamblei
- Albizia bracteata
- Inga lucidior
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of 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 specific geographical range across several regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. It can also be found in Eastern Asia, specifically on the island of Taiwan. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, its distribution extends to the neighboring country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. The leaves of Albizia lucida are often harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, these leaves are prepared as decoctions or infusions to address specific health concerns, showcasing the functional importance of the foliage in the plant's overall medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia lucida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ERGOSTEROL, Flavonoids, Saponins, helvolic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ERGOSTEROL | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helvolic acid | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |