Senegalia insuavis
Senegalia insuavis, commonly known as the sweet acacia, is a resilient medicinal plant native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Senegalia insuavis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Fabales and belongs to the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Senegalia, specifically the species Senegalia insuavis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senegalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Senegalia insuavis, is known by the common name 臭菜藤 in Chinese (zh), Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 臭菜藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 臭菜藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 臭菜藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily distributed throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found across India. Additionally, the species is documented within the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its natural habitat includes the country of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Senegalia insuavis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Larvicide.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Larvicide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |