Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey locust
Gleditsia triacantho, commonly known as the three-thorn honey locust, is a resilient medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Characterized by its formidable thorns and unique foliage, it offers therapeutic potential through its bark and pods. Exploring its phytochemical properties reveals significant applications in holistic healing and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Gleditsia triacanthos
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Gleditsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gleditsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gleditsia triacanthos, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Acacia americana, while in Chinese, it is identified as 美国皂荚 (zh-hans), 美國皂莢 (zh-hant), 美國皂莢 (zh-hk), and 美国皂荚 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Acacia americana | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 美国皂荚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 美國皂莢 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 美國皂莢 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 美国皂荚 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 美国皂荚 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 美國皂莢 | Wikidata |
| eo | Kristodorna glediĉio | Wikidata |
| pl | Glediczja trójcierniowa | Wikidata |
| fr | Févier d'Amérique | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Its range also extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is present in the landscape of Hungary. Finally, its geographical presence reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gleditsia triacanthos has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one, (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one, apigenin, eriodictyol, isovitexin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gleditsia triacanthos has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatic cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |