Parkia
Parkia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Parkia, is a genus of leguminous trees renowned for their diverse medicinal properties. Found across tropical regions, various species offer significant therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory to antioxidant effects. Traditionally used in folk medicine, these plants provide essential nutrients and bioactive compounds vital for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Paryphosphaera
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ParkiaSynonyms
- Paryphosphaera
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Parkia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Parkia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence extends further to include the nation of Burkina. Additionally, the species is documented in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the distribution reaches into Guinea-Bissau, completing its regional range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Parkia 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 seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- International journal of molecular sciences
Chemicals
Parkia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Terpenoids
- International journal of molecular sciences
Activities
Parkia has 8 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antidiabetic
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antihypertensive
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antimalarial
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antimicrobial
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antioxidant
- International journal of molecular sciences
Antiulcer
- International journal of molecular sciences
Hepatoprotective
- International journal of molecular sciences
Medicinal Uses
Parkia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, hypertension, measles.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| measles | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |