Ceylon rosewood
Albizia odoratissima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ceylon rosewood, scientifically known as Albizia odoratisma, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, promote wound healing, and support respiratory health, offering a rich natural resource for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Dried Leaves · Leaves
- Common names
- Ceylon Rosewood · Black Siris
- Scientific synonyms
- Acacia Odoratissima · Acacia Similis · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- Ceylon rosewood
- Black Siris
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Acacia lomatocarpa
- Acacia odoratissima
- Albizia kalkora
- Albizia micantha
- Albizia micrantha
- Albizia odoratissima var. mollis
- Feuilleea odoratissima
- Mimosa odoratissima
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Albizia odoratissimaSynonyms
- Acacia odoratissima
- Acacia similis
- Mimosa odoratissima
- Albizia lomatocarpa
- Albizia micrantha
- Feuilleea odoratissima
- Albizia odoratissima var. subhedarii
- Albizia odoratissima var. mollis
- Albizia orissensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified 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 of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Nigeria. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species can be found in both Kenya and Tanzania. Its range extends further south into South Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Malawi. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout Mozambique, completing its wide regional reach.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Albizia odoratisimma, utilizes its leaves as a key component in traditional medicinal applications. Both the fresh and dried leaves are of significant interest, as the dried leaves are often prepared for specific therapeutic uses or infusions. These leaves contain the active compounds necessary for their medicinal efficacy, making them a vital part of the plant's healing properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dried leaves | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia odoratissima has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, TOCOPHEROL, linoleic acid, oleic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TOCOPHEROL | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia odoratissima has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hexane-extracted oils of ripe seeds | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Archiv der Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |