Albizia zygia
Albizia zygia, commonly known as the "pau-ferro," is a versatile medicinal tree native to Brazil. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, its bark and leaves are traditionally used to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various infections, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Albizia zygia
- 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, and its species name, Albizia zygia.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Benin, where it is part of the local flora. Its presence also extends to Burkina Faso, contributing to the region's botanical diversity. Additionally, the species is distributed across Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its documented range includes the coastal nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia zygia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',4',7-trihydroxyflavone, 3-O-methylfisetin, 4',7-dihydroxyflavanone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3',4',7-trihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylfisetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4',7-dihydroxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia zygia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiplasmodial, Antiprotozoal, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia zygia has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, depression, fever, malignant melanoma.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malignant melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mental disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schizophrenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |