algarrobo Chileno
Neltuma chilensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Algarrobo Chileno, scientifically known as Neltuma chilensis, is a resilient leguminous tree native to the arid landscapes of Chile. Renowned for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, it offers significant ecological benefits. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in restoring soil health and supporting local biodiversity.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Chilean Algarrobo · Chilean Mesquite
- Scientific synonyms
- Prosopis Chilensis · Ceratonia Chilensis
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Chilean algarrobo
- Chilean mesquite
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Neltuma chilensisSynonyms
- Prosopis chilensis
- Ceratonia chilensis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cupesí
- algarrobo
- algarrobo blanco
- algarrobo de Chile
- mesquite
- Algarrobo chileno
- Cupesi
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 belongs to the genus Neltuma.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Neltuma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and fragmented geographical distribution across the African continent. In the western regions, its presence can be found within Guinea and Senegal of West Tropical Africa. Moving toward the eastern side, the species is also documented in Djibouti within Northeast Tropical Africa. Its range extends significantly southward into the nation of Angola in South Tropical Africa. Finally, the plant is located in the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa, completing its vast continental spread.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | Namibia |
| Southern Africa | Free State |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Central America | El Salvador |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Neltuma chilensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Pharmacognosy research
Chemicals
Neltuma chilensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tannins
- Pharmacognosy research
Activities
Neltuma chilensis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- International journal of health sciences
Antibacterial
- Pharmacognosy research
Antifungal
- Pharmacognosy research
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extract | International journal of health sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |