Albizia
Albizia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Albizia, is a versatile genus of flowering trees prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its calming properties, it is frequently used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and inflammation. Beyond its therapeutic benefits, the plant offers significant ecological value, supporting biodiversity through its unique, nitrogen-fixing capabilities.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AlbiziaSynonyms
- Sassa
- Arthrosprion
- Parenterolobium
- Parasamanea
- Serialbizzia
- Sericandra
- Besenna
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Arboles de la seda
German:
- Schirmakazie
- Seidenbaum
- Schirmakazien
French:
- Arbre à soie
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Albizia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Albizia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations throughout the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Austria and Germany. Moving toward the southern regions, it can be found across Southwestern Europe in Spain. Its distribution continues into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscape of Bulgaria. Finally, the plant is also documented within the borders of Southeastern Europe in Italy.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | Krym |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Albizia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Albizia has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antianxiety, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antifertility.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antianxiety | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antianxiety
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidepressant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antifertility
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Albizia has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include STIs, abscesses, cough, diarrhea, fever.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| STIs | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscesses | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melancholia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infection | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |