Senegalia pennata
Senegalia pennata, commonly known as the "Wattle" or "Acacia" in various regions, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern science.
- Scientific name: Senegalia pennata
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Senegalia and the species pennata.
| 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 pennata, is known by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 印度藤儿茶 (zh), 印度藤儿茶 (zh-hans), and 印度藤儿茶 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is commonly called 加力酸藤 (zh) and 蛇藤 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 印度藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 印度藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 印度藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 加力酸藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭菜藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽叶金合欢 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. Within this region, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas throughout Guinea. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of both Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Mali.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |