flame acacia
Senegalia ataxacantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Flame acacia, scientifically known as Senegalia ataxia, is a resilient, thorny shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments, including skin irritations and digestive issues, highlighting its significant role in regional ethnobotanical practices.
Names
Common Names
- flame acacia
- Flame Thorn
- Flame Thorn Acacia
- Flamepod Acacia
- Flamepod Thorn
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Rosendorn
- Rosendornakazie
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senegalia ataxacanthaSynonyms
- Acacia lugardiae
- Acacia eriadenia
- Acacia afra var. rupestris
- Acacia ataxacantha
- Acacia ataxacantha var. australis
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Senegalia, specifically the species Senegalia ataxacantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senegalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Senegalia ataxacantha, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations within this tropical zone. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina Faso. The species also extends its reach into the coastal areas of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, its geographical range includes the country of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Senegalia ataxacantha, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a primary component for therapeutic applications. In various traditional medicine practices, the bark is harvested and utilized for its bioactive properties to treat a range of ailments. The chemical constituents found within the bark are often prepared through decoctions or infusions, making this specific plant part essential to its overall medicinal value.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Senegalia ataxacantha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Lupeol, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Lupeol
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
betulinic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Activities
Senegalia ataxacantha has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiproliferative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark of A.ataxacantha | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |