Albizia
Albizia, commonly known as the silk tree, is a versatile genus of flowering plants celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its calming properties, various species are used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and anxiety. Its diverse botanical characteristics make it a valuable resource in both herbalism and ecological restoration.
- Scientific name: Albizia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
Chemicals
Albizia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Albizia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antianxiety, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antifertility.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Albizia has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include STIs, abscesses, cough, diarrhea, fever.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| STIs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscesses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melancholia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |