Vachellia leucophloea
Vachellia leucophloea, commonly known as the white-bark euphorbia, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to Africa. Renowned for its milky latex, it has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Vachellia leucophloea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Activities
Vachellia leucophloea has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Astringent, Bitter, Bronchodilator, Demulcent.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bitter | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demulcent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Styptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thermogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |