Parkia filicoidea
African locust bean
Parkia filicoidea, commonly known as the velvet pod tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Parkia filicoidea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Taxonomically, it is identified by the genus Parkia, specifically as the species Parkia filicoidea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parkia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the English common name African Locust Bean, is referred to as アフリカイナゴマメ in Japanese and is called Iru in Yoruba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| yo | Iru | Wikidata |
| ja | アフリカイナゴマメ | Wikidata |
| en | African Locust Bean | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Parkia filicoidea, is primarily found within the West Tropical Africa region. Its specific distribution spans across several key countries including Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, it can be located within the territories of Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The species also makes its presence known in Togo, completing its regional range. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence throughout this particular part of the African continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parkia filicoidea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannin, trypsin inhibitor.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parkia filicoidea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, hypertension, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |