Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides
Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this woody species is recognized for its therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in various cultures to treat diverse ailments, showcasing the remarkable biodiversity of botanical medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Albizia Richardiana · Albizia Guacamayo · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoidesSynonyms
- Albizia richardiana
- Albizia guacamayo
- Acacia guacamayo
- Albizia hassleri
- Albizia caribaea
- Albizia paludosa
- Pithecellobium hassleri
- Senegalia liebmannii
- Senegalia guacamayo
- Pithecellobium caribaeum
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically identified as Pseudalbizziia niopoides var. niopoides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Ultimately, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and the genus Pseudalbizzia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Pseudalbizzia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide geographical distribution spanning several different continents and ocean regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving across the globe to the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in Bangladesh. The plant also reaches the North-Central Pacific, where it inhabits the islands of Hawaii. Finally, its range extends into Mexico, specifically covering both the Mexico Gulf and the Mexico Southwest regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Archiv der Pharmazie
Chemicals
Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Archiv der Pharmazie
Saponins
- Archiv der Pharmazie
Preparations
Pseudalbizzia niopoides var. niopoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Archiv der Pharmazie