Albizia versicolor
Albizia versicolor, commonly known as the Silk Tree or Mimosa, is a graceful deciduous tree prized for its delicate, fern-like foliage and fragrant, pom-pom shaped blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant value in traditional medicine, offering diverse therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments globally.
- Scientific name: Albizia versicolor
- 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. It is specifically identified by its genus, Albizia, as part of the species Albizia versicolor.
| 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 versicolor, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Grootblaarvalsdoring, while in Chinese, it is called 毒荚合欢 (zh and zh-cn) and 毒莢合歡 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Grootblaarvalsdoring | Wikidata |
| zh | 毒荚合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毒荚合欢 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毒莢合歡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found across several nations including Burundi, Congo, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, its range extends into the East Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it has been identified within the borders of Kenya. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Albizia versicolor.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Albizia versicolor, possesses various components that contribute to its traditional medicinal applications, with a particular emphasis on its stem barks. The stem barks are often harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are utilized in various herbal formulations to address specific health concerns. By tapping into the therapeutic potential found within these woody layers, practitioners can leverage the natural properties inherent in the plant's structure to support healing processes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Albizia versicolor has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacic acid lactone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacic acid lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |