Parkinsonia aculeata
Parkinsonia aculeata, commonly known as the thorny Parkinsonia, is a distinctive deciduous shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Characterized by its prominent spines and delicate flowers, this resilient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and infections.
- Scientific name: Parkinsonia aculeata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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. It is specifically identified by the genus Parkinsonia and the species name Parkinsonia aculeata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parkinsonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Parkinsonia aculeata, is referred to by several different names depending on the regional Chinese linguistic standards. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 扁轴木 (zh-hans) or 扁轴木 (zh-cn), which is also the standard nomenclature used in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 扁軸木 (zh-hanth), a form also utilized in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 扁轴木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 扁軸木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 扁軸木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 扁轴木 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 扁轴木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 扁軸木 | Wikidata |
| de | Jerusalemsdorn | Wikidata |
| so | Geed Walaayo | Wikidata |
| ca | Parquinsònia | Wikidata |
| vi | Kim tước chi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in Portugal as well as Spain. Its presence is also noted in the island of Sardegna within the same southwestern territory. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is located in Greece. Finally, its range extends to the island of Sicilia in the southeastern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Activities
Parkinsonia aculeata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parkinsonia aculeata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include C. parapsilosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| C. parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |