Albizia myriophylla
Albizia myriophylla, commonly known as a rare medicinal legume, holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its promising role in developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Albizia myriophylla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 the genus Albizia. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified as Albizia myriophyllia.
| 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, known scientifically as Albizia myriophylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Thai, it is called ชะเอมไทย, while in Chinese, it is known as 多叶合欢 (or 多叶合欢 in Simplified Chinese and 多葉合歡 in Traditional Chinese).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ชะเอมไทย | Wikidata |
| zh | 多叶合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多叶合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多葉合歡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India and throughout the state of Assam. Its range also extends into Bangladesh and across the Eastern Himalayan region. Furthermore, the species stretches into the Indo-China territory, specifically appearing in Cambodia. This diverse presence highlights the plant's ability to thrive in multiple subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Albizia myriophyllas, utilizes different anatomical structures for its biological functions and traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their bipinnate structure, which plays a vital role in photosynthesis and is often the part most frequently studied for its biochemical properties. Additionally, the wood of the tree provides the essential structural integrity needed to support its growth, and in various ethnobotanical contexts, different components of the woody tissue may be examined for their chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia myriophylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-methoxy-7,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone, flavan-3,4-diol, flavonoids, lupinifolin, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-methoxy-7,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavan-3,4-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupinifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia myriophylla has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, dental caries, fever.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |