Delonix regia
Deloniox regia, commonly known as the Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant tree, is a breathtaking tropical species celebrated for its fiery orange-red blooms. Beyond its ornamental splendor, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic possibilities in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Delonix regia
- 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 specifically within the genus Delonix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Delonix | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing in the territories of Egypt and Libya. Its presence extends further south into the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, it is distributed throughout the countries of Burkina, Gambia, and Ghana. This widespread range demonstrates the adaptability of the species across varying tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delonix regia has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Delonix regia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifibrotic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Delonix regia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular remodeling, malaria, salinity, salinity stress.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic cardiomyopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| left ventricular remodeling | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |