Mimosa caesalpiniifolia
Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia
Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, commonly known as the sensitive shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Rich in bioactive compounds, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Often utilized to treat skin ailments and digestive issues, this botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Mimosa caesalpiniifolia
- 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 is specifically identified by the genus Mimosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mimosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the region and language; in English (en), it is referred to as Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia, while in French (fr), the name is Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia, in Italian (it), it is called Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia, in German (de), it is known as Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia, and in Spanish (es), it is identified as Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| en | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| it | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| de | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| es | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| es | Sabiá | Wikidata |
| la | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| bg | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| ru | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
| nl | Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Ivory Coast. The species also occupies a significant range throughout Brazil, spanning the North and Northeast territories. Furthermore, it can be found extending into the West-Central and Southeast regions of Brazil. These diverse locations highlight the plant's adaptability to various tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often derived from the stem bark, which is frequently employed in traditional remedies. Additionally, the leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds, which can be processed into a potent leaves extract for targeted applications. Furthermore, the use of dry leaves is common in various decoctions and herbal preparations, ensuring that different forms of the foliage can be effectively utilized in healing practices.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mimosa caesalpiniifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, catechin, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mimosa caesalpiniifolia has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mimosa caesalpiniifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, bronchitis, hypertension, inflammation, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |