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Flat-topped Thorn

Vachellia sieberiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Flat-topped Thorn, scientifically known as Vachellia sieberiana, is a resilient African shrub celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues. This hardy plant serves as a vital resource for holistic healing practices.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root
Common names
Flat-Topped Thorn · Paper-Bark Thorn · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Acacia Sieberiana

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Acacia sieberiana

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vachellia sieberiana

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Fabales and 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Additionally, its range extends into the territory of Gambia. The species is also documented to occur in Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its presence is noted within the Ivory Coast.

Region Area Source
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP
West Tropical Africa Gambia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP
West Tropical Africa Mali WCVP
West Tropical Africa Mauritania WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Niger WCVP
West Tropical Africa Senegal WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Vachellia sieberiana, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties, specifically the root and the root bark. The root serves as a fundamental part of the plant's structure, while the root bark contains concentrated bioactive compounds often sought for traditional medicinal preparations. Together, these parts are essential elements in the ethnobotanical study of the species.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Vachellia sieberiana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ETHYL ACETATE, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Vachellia sieberiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ETHYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ETHYL ACETATE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Glycosides

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Saponins

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Tannins

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Triterpenes

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Activities

Vachellia sieberiana has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethyl acetate root extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root bark extract Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆