Samanea saman
Albizia saman
Samanea saman, commonly known as the Rain Tree, is a majestic tropical legume prized for its expansive, umbrella-like canopy. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant medicinal value, with various parts utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues through diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Samanea saman
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Samanea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Samanea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Samanea saman, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Hungarian, it is referred to as sámánfa, while in Azerbaijani, it is called Albizia saman. In Hindi, it is known as Sirrsa, and in Haitian Creole, it is termed Saman. Additionally, in Indonesian, the plant is widely known as Trembesi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | sámánfa | Wikidata |
| az | Albizia saman | Wikidata |
| hif | Sirrsa | Wikidata |
| ht | Saman | Wikidata |
| id | Trembesi | Wikidata |
| ja | モンキーポッド | Wikidata |
| jv | Trembesi | Wikidata |
| lt | Tikrasis skėtaras | Wikidata |
| ml | മഴമരം | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Hujan-hujan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Samanea saman, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions in West Tropical Africa. Within this part of the continent, it can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Its distribution also extends to the coastal areas of Gambia and the diverse landscapes of Ghana. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of Nigeria. Finally, its range includes the country of Sierra Leone, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Rain Tree, utilizes its beautiful, fluffy pink or white flower clusters as a significant component in traditional medicine. These flowers, which bloom in large, pom-pom-like inflorescences, are often studied for their potential bioactive properties and are sometimes used in various herbal preparations to address specific health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Samanea saman has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cl.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Samanea saman has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |