distiller's acacia
Vachellia leucophloea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (96 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Distiller's acacia, scientifically known as Vachellia leucophloea, is a versatile medicinal plant native to African savannas. Renowned for its gum arabic production, it also holds significant therapeutic value. Traditionally, its bark and resin are utilized to treat various ailments, showcasing its profound importance in ethnobotanical and pharmaceutical applications.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Distiller'S Acacia · White Bark Acacia
- Scientific synonyms
- Mimosa Leucophloea · Acacia Leucophloea
Names
Common Names
- distiller's acacia
- White Bark Acacia
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vachellia leucophloeaSynonyms
- Mimosa leucophloea
- Acacia leucophloea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Vacchellia, and species name, leucophloea.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its range extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within Mauritius. The species is also widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. This wide presence highlights its adaptability to diverse ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vachellia leucophloea has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leucophleol, Leucophleoxol, Leucoxol, AZO, Glycoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leucophleol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leucophleoxol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leucoxol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AZO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HCN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Octacosanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leucophleol
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of natural products
Leucophleoxol
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of natural products
Leucoxol
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of natural products
AZO
- International journal of nanomedicine
Glycoside
- Dr. Duke
HCN
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
beta-Amyrin
- Dr. Duke
myricetin
- Dr. Duke
n-Octacosanol
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Vachellia leucophloea has 80 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelochemic, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antiallergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiarrheic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract | International journal of nanomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol crude extract of barks | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |