Vachellia gummifera
Vachellia gummifera, commonly known as the gum tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its resinous exudate, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This species plays a vital role in ethnobotany, offering therapeutic potential for treating various ailments through its unique phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Vachellia gummifera
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, 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, known scientifically as Vachellia gummifera, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the region of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species is found growing in the territory of Morocco. Because of this narrow localization, it is considered to have a restricted geographical distribution. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Morocco is essential for studying the plant's ecology.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vachellia gummifera has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asparagine, Eucomic acid, Pinitol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucomic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |