algarroba-bean
Neltuma juliflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (299 studies) · ★★★★★
Algarroba-bean, scientifically known as Neltuma juliflora, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in subtropical regions, this resilient species offers potent antioxidant benefits and anti-inflammatory compounds. Traditionally used to support digestive health, it remains a vital subject in modern ethnobotanical research.
Names
Common Names
- algarroba-bean
- ironwood
- mesquite
- long thorn kiawe
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- algarrobo
- cují negro
- mezquite
- mostrenco
- Bayahonda
- Bayahondas
- Cambrón
- alfarroba
- algarrobo blando
- carbón
- cují
- trupillo
German:
- Mesquitebaum
French:
- bayarone
- Bayahonde
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Neltuma julifloraSynonyms
- Prosopis dulcis var. domingensis
- Acacia juliflora
- Prosopis juliflora
- Algarobia juliflora
- Desmanthus salinarum
- Mimosa salinarum
- Prosopis inermis
- Prosopis horrida
- Acacia salinarum
- Prosopis bracteolata
- Mimosa pallida
- Prosopis domingensis
- Mimosa pseudoschinus
- Prosopis cumanensis
- Mimosa piliflora
- Prosopis juliflora var. inermis
- Mimosa juliflora
- Mimosa levigata
- Prosopis juliflora var. horrida
- Mimosa furcata
- Acacia cumanensis
- Prosopis vidaliana
- Mimosa cumana
- Entada juliflora
- Neltuma pallescens
- Neltuma juliflora var. horrida
- Neltuma occidentalis
- Neltuma juliflora subsp. horrida
- Neltuma bakeri
- Neltuma juliflora var. juliflora
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Neltuma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neltuma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct ecological zones. Within the Macaronesian region, it can be found inhabiting the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde archipelago. Its range extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin. Furthermore, the species is known to grow within the territory of Burkina. Finally, its presence is also recorded in the West Tropical African nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Neltuma juliflora, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics within its medicinal structures, particularly in its reproductive and vegetative components. The leaf serves as a primary site for photosynthesis and contains various bioactive compounds essential to its therapeutic properties. Furthermore, the production of pollen plays a critical role in the plant's reproductive cycle, carrying genetic information necessary for the continuation of the species within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Neltuma juliflora has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-methyl-D-glucuronic acid, 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE, Ash, CALCIUM, D-galactose.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-methyl-D-glucuronic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galactose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLYCOPROTEIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Julifloricine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-arabinose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4-O-methyl-D-glucuronic acid
- Dr. Duke
5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
D-galactose
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Flavonoids
- Natural product research
GLYCOPROTEIN
- Biochemistry international
Julifloricine
- Arzneimittel-Forschung
L-arabinose
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Neltuma juliflora has 249 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neltuma juliflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Prosopis juliflora extract | Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pollen | Biochemistry international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |