Vachellia etbaica
Vachellia etbaica, commonly known as an important medicinal shrub found in arid regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Vachellia etbaica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within 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 specific geographical range concentrated within the arid regions of the African continent. In North Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, it can be found across several distinct countries. Specifically, the species is distributed throughout Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Finally, its documented habitat extends further into the Horn of Africa to include Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Activities
Vachellia etbaica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |