Senegalia rugata
Senegalia rugata, commonly known as Acacia concinna, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. This resilient plant serves as a vital natural resource for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Senegalia rugata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Senegalia, where it is known as Senegalia rugata.
| 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, known scientifically as Senegalia rugata, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Bengali, it is called বন রিঠে (bn), while in Chinese, it is identified as 皱荚藤儿茶 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-cn), and in Arabic, it is known as ظبيان جعدي (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | বন রিঠে | Wikidata |
| zh | 皱荚藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| ar | ظبيان جعدي | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 皱荚藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皱荚藤儿茶 | Wikidata |
| bn | শিকাকাই | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Madagascar. It is also documented within the island territories of Réunion and the Seychelles. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Asian continent. Specifically, it is located within the China South-Central region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Senegalia rugata, utilizes its specialized reproductive structures for propagation and medicinal application. The development of the plant culminates in the formation of distinctive fruits, which are typically categorized as legumes. These fruits eventually mature into hardened pods that contain the seeds necessary for the plant's life cycle. In various traditional practices, these structures are studied for their bioactive compounds, highlighting the importance of the pods and fruits in the overall pharmacological profile of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pods | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Senegalia rugata has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |