Vachellia eburnea
Vachellia eburnea, commonly known as the ivory vacchellia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to West African tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, the plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections, thanks to its rich concentration of bioactive alkaloids.
- Scientific name: Vachellia eburnea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically classified under the genus Vachellia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vachellia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution stretching across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, the species can be found in Oman. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the East Himalaya region. Finally, the plant is also commonly distributed throughout India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Vachellia eburnea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |