Vachellia eburnea
Vachellia eburnea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Vachellia eburnea, is a significant medicinal shrub native to West Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential applications in modern drug development and therapeutics.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Panthocarpa Chionacantha · Acacia Pseudowightii · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vachellia eburneaSynonyms
- Panthocarpa chionacantha
- Acacia pseudowightii
- Mimosa eburnea
- Mimosa chionacantha
- Acacia hydaspica
- Eburnax spinalba
- Vachellia pseudoeburnea
- Vachellia hydaspica
- Acacia pseudoeburnea
- Acacia eburnea
- Vachellia pseudowightii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vachellia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Vachellia eburnea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Gallic acid, METHYL GALLATE, RUTIN, caffeic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| METHYL GALLATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Gallic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
METHYL GALLATE
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
RUTIN
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
caffeic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Activities
Vachellia eburnea has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Antipyretic
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine