Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana
Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiaana, is a resilient medicinal plant indigenous to arid African landscapes. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this succulent species are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acacia Tortilis Subsp. Raddiana · Acacia Tortilis F. Raddiana · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddianaSynonyms
- Acacia tortilis subsp. raddiana
- Acacia tortilis f. raddiana
- Acacia tortilis var. raddiana
- Acacia fasciculata var. pubescens
- Acacia perrottetii
- Acacia raddiana
- Acacia tortilis var. flava
- Acacia tortilis var. pubescens
- Vachellia tortilis var. pubescens
- Acacia tortilis var. lenticellosa
- Acacia raddiana var. pubescens
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 and the genus Vachellia. Specifically, this subspecies is identified as Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vachellia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its presence can be observed in the expansive territories of Algeria and Morocco. Additionally, it grows within the unique environmental conditions found in Tunisia and Libya. The species also extends its reach into the arid regions of Egypt. Together, these five countries represent the primary geographical range for this specific subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Fitoterapia
Chemicals
Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Procyanidins, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Procyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Fitoterapia
Procyanidins
- Fitoterapia
polyphenols
- Fitoterapia
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf methanolic extracts | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |