Albizia procera
Albizia procera, commonly known as the White Siris, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its lush canopy and delicate flowers, it holds significant value in traditional medicine. Its leaves, bark, and roots are frequently utilized for their diverse therapeutic and healing properties.
- Scientific name: Albizia procera
- 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 specifically 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Albizia procera, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Myanmar, it is known as စစ်, while in China and Taiwan, it is called 黄豆树 (zh) and 黃豆樹 (zh-tw), respectively. In the Malayalam-speaking regions, it is identified as വെള്ളവാക, and in Indonesia, it is commonly called Weru.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| my | စစ် | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄豆树 | Wikidata |
| ml | വെള്ളവാക | Wikidata |
| id | Weru | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃豆樹 | Wikidata |
| th | ทิ้งถ่อน | Wikidata |
| su | Ki hiang | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄豆树 | Wikidata |
| mad | Berru | Wikidata |
| id | Ki hiang | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several diverse regions across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the West-Central Tropical Africa region, it can be found around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. The species also inhabits Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically covering the areas of Sudan and South Sudan, as well as East Tropical Africa in Uganda. Finally, its range extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Albizia procera, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and seeds. The leaves are often employed in traditional remedies to address various ailments, frequently used in decoctions or infusions due to their bioactive compounds. Similarly, the seeds play a significant role in the plant's therapeutic profile and are harvested for specific medicinal applications, contributing to the overall efficacy of the species in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia procera has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lupeol, proceraoside A, proceraoside B, proceraoside C.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proceraoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proceraoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proceraoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proceraoside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia procera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |