Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa
Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in various African regions, possesses remarkable therapeutic properties. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this subspecies is traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering a rich natural resource for ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Vachellia as the subspecies tomentosa.
| 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 distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Algeria and Egypt. Its presence also extends to the North African nations of Libya and Morocco. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, the species is documented in Burkina. Consequently, its habitat spans from the Mediterranean coast to the tropical zones of the west.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Hemostatic, Molluscicide.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Molluscicide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |