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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
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Acacia Lucida · Feuilleea Lucida · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Albizia lucida

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Albizia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Albizia lucida has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Albizia lucida
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Archiv der Pharmazie
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

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.

Chemicals reported in Albizia lucida
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ERGOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
helvolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ERGOSTEROL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Archiv der Pharmazie

Saponins

  1. Archiv der Pharmazie

helvolic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Albizia lucida has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves, ethanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Albizia lucida
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaves 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaves

  1. Archiv der Pharmazie
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ethanolic extract

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)