Albizia malacophylla
Albizia malacophylla, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical composition offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Albizia malacophylla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Albizia. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Albizia malacophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Albizia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Albizia malaophylla, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as the Malaophylla Albizia, while in Hindi, it is commonly called Chitra. In its native or local contexts, it may also be identified as Chitra in other regional dialects.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Albizia malacophylla, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Burkina. Additionally, its presence is documented within the borders of Guinea. The species also inhabits parts of the Ivory Coast. Finally, its range extends through Mali and into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Activities
Albizia malacophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia malacophylla has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, parasitemia, weight loss.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |