Vachellia flava
Vachellia flava · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vachellia flava, scientifically known as Vachellia flava, is a significant medicinal shrub native to arid African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is extensively utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering valuable phytochemical compounds for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mimosa Flava · Acacia Ehrenbergiana · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vachellia flavaSynonyms
- Mimosa flava
- Acacia ehrenbergiana
- Acacia ehrenbergii
- Acacia flava f. ehrenbergiana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling within the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 distribution pattern concentrated within the North African region. It can be found growing naturally across the vast landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, its presence extends through the territories of Libya and Morocco. The species also inhabits the arid environments of Western Sahara. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range of Vachellia flava.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vachellia flava has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -Spinasterol, Anthraquinones, Flavonoids, Glycosides, STIGMASTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| -Spinasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Theogallin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
-Spinasterol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Anthraquinones
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Glycosides
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
STIGMASTEROL
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Saponins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Tannins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Theogallin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
phenol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Vachellia flava has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone and ethanol extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholic and aqueous extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butanol extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |