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Parkia biglobosa

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Internal ID UUID643fd86ad7f9d053983862
Scientific name Parkia biglobosa
Authority (Jacq.) R.Br. ex G.Don
First published in J.C.Loudon, Hort. Brit.: 277 (1830)

Description Top

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Parkia biglobosa, also known as the African locust bean, is a deciduous tree found in various environments in Africa. It is primarily grown for its pods, which contain a sweet pulp and valuable seeds. These seeds are crushed and fermented for economic purposes. The tree is also used for medicinal and food purposes, with its bark, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds all having different traditional uses. The tree has a positive effect on the yield of nearby crops and is found in a wide range of natural communities. Its cultivation is an important economic activity, particularly for women. The seeds are high in nutrients and are used to make a seasoning called dawadawa. The tree also has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments. It is a valuable source of food and animal feed, and its flowers attract bees. The tree has specific growing conditions and its seeds require pretreatment for optimal germination. Overall, Parkia biglobosa is a versatile and valuable tree in Africa, with various uses and benefits.

Synonyms Top

Scientific name Authority First published in
Parkia clappertoniana Keay Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles25: 209 (1955)
Parkia africana R.Br. Narr. Travels Africa: 234 (1826)
Parkia oliveri J.F.Macbr. Contr. Gray Herb.59: 19 (1919)
Parkia uniglobosa G.Don Gen. Hist.2: 396 (1832)
Prosopis faeculifera Desv. Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)9: 426 (1826)
Inga faeculifera Ham. Circ. Desir. W. Ind. Pl.: 1 (1824)
Inga senegalensis DC. Prodr.2: 442 (1825)
Inga biglobosa (Jacq.) Willd. Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1025 (1806)
Mimosa biglobosa Jacq. Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist.: 267 (1763)
Inga faroba Mérat & Lens Dict. Univ. Matière Méd.3: 606 (1831)
Parkia filicoidea var. glauca Baker f. Legum. Trop. Africa3: 781 (1930)
Mimosa taxifolia Pers. Syn. Pl.2: 266 (1806)

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Language Common/alternative name
Bambara nɛrɛ
Bambara nɛ̀rɛ
Catalan néré
dag doo
Persian پارکیا
Fulah nareehi
French arbre à farine
French arbre à fauve
French caroubier africain
French mimosa pourpre
Hausa corawa
Japanese ヒロハフサマメノキ
kcg a̱la̱n
Korean 네레
Korean 네레콩
nqo ߣߍ߬ߘߍ
Chinese 非洲刺槐豆
Chinese 內黑

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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top

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- Native
  • Africa
    • Northeast Tropical Africa
      • Chad
      • Sudan
    • West Tropical Africa
      • Benin
      • Burkina
      • Gambia
      • Ghana
      • Guinea
      • Guinea-Bissau
      • Ivory Coast
      • Mali
      • Niger
      • Nigeria
      • Senegal
      • Sierra Leone
      • Togo
    • West-central Tropical Africa
      • Cameroon
      • Central African Republic
      • Gulf Of Guinea Islands

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000179230
Tropicos 13067608
INPN 807457
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941491-1
The Plant List ild-25404
Open Tree Of Life 1012941
NCBI Taxonomy 889930
IUCN Red List 144263048
IPNI 941491-1
iNaturalist 133528
GBIF 5348812
Freebase /m/04jnmfq
EOL 642368
USDA GRIN 26777
Wikipedia Parkia_biglobosa
CMAUP NPO9311

Genomes (via NCBI) Top

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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Does government food demonstration intervention influence household dietary diversity in the Upper West Region of Ghana? Pienaah CK, Saaka SA, Yengnone HZ, Molle MN, Luginaah I PLoS One 08-May-2024
PMCID:PMC11078389
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0302869
PMID:38718020
Seasonal fluctuation and alternative host plants of vegetable crop-infesting tephritids in non-vegetable growing areas in South Sudanese zone of Burkina Faso Zida I, Sawadogo A, Nacro S J Insect Sci 04-May-2024
PMCID:PMC11069279
doi:10.1093/jisesa/ieae047
PMID:38703099
Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin Dossou AJ, Fandohan AB, Omara T, Chippaux JP J Trop Med 08-Apr-2024
PMCID:PMC11018376
doi:10.1155/2024/8357312
PMID:38623180
Contemporary Insights into the Biological Mechanisms of Parkia biglobosa Komolafe K, Olaleye MT, Huang HC, Pacurari M Int J Environ Res Public Health 24-Mar-2024
PMCID:PMC11050164
doi:10.3390/ijerph21040394
PMID:38673307
Effects of different levels of pistachio (Pistachia vera) green hull aqueous extract on performance, intestinal morphology and antioxidant capacity in Eimeria challenged broilers Noruzi H, Aziz-Aliabadi F, Imari ZK Poult Sci 19-Mar-2024
PMCID:PMC11004999
doi:10.1016/j.psj.2024.103667
PMID:38574462
Susceptibility of Mangifera indica (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) cultivars to fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in 2 agroecological zones of Cameroon Mokam DG, Atougour N, Tadu Z, Aléné DC, Awono E, Lontsi Tapeo S, Ngamo Tinkeu LS, Djieto-Lordon C J Insect Sci 16-Mar-2024
PMCID:PMC10943628
doi:10.1093/jisesa/ieae027
PMID:38491950
Biosorption of nickel and cadmium using Pachira aquatica Aubl. peel biochar Nascimento TL, Oliveira KF, Junior JO, Pimenta AS, Melo DM, Melo MA, Braga RM Sci Rep 01-Mar-2024
PMCID:PMC10907595
doi:10.1038/s41598-024-54442-w
PMID:38429371
How do plant demographic and ecological traits combined with social dynamics and human traits affect woody plant selection for medicinal uses in Benin (West Africa)? Ahoyo CC, Houéhanou TD, Yaoitcha AS, Akpi BP, Natta A, Houinato MR J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 09-Feb-2024
PMCID:PMC10854095
doi:10.1186/s13002-024-00655-2
PMID:38336725
Dataset on rbcL-based intra-specific diversity and population structure of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) in Nigeria Omonhinmin CA, Taiwo NS, Okonkwor PB, Ajayi IM, Akinduti PA, Aworunse OS, Ajiboye I, Taiwo OS, Adekeye BT, Oziegbe O, Bello AO, Ahuekwe EF, Oyekanmi J, Olufowobi O, Oniha MI, Oshamika O, Ejoh SA, Adewale AG, Akinnola OO, Oranusi SU, Popoola JO Data Brief 05-Feb-2024
PMCID:PMC10875239
doi:10.1016/j.dib.2024.110146
PMID:38375141
Polyherbal Combinations Used by Traditional Health Practitioners against Mental Illnesses in Bamako, Mali, West Africa Moussavi N, Mounkoro PP, Dembele SM, Ballo NN, Togola A, Diallo D, Sanogo R, Wangensteen H, Paulsen BS Plants (Basel) 04-Feb-2024
PMCID:PMC10857219
doi:10.3390/plants13030454
PMID:38337987
Recent advances in transesterification for sustainable biodiesel production, challenges, and prospects: a comprehensive review Farouk SM, Tayeb AM, Abdel-Hamid SM, Osman RM Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 23-Jan-2024
PMCID:PMC10881653
doi:10.1007/s11356-024-32027-4
PMID:38253825
Biochar-based organic fertilizers: Influence on yield and concentration of antioxidants in the stigma of saffron and rhizosphere bacterial diversity of slightly saline and non-saline soils Qasim S, Gul S, Buriro AH, Shafiq F, Ismail T Saudi J Biol Sci 05-Jan-2024
PMCID:PMC10826820
doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103922
PMID:38292670
Immunomodulatory effects of epiphytic Loranthus micranthus leaf extracts collected from two host plants: Psidium guajava and Parkia biglobosa Idoko ND, Chukwuma IF, Nworah FN, Mba SE, Joshua PE, Nwodo OF, Abusudah WF, Almohmadi NH, de Waard M BMC Complement Med Ther 02-Jan-2024
PMCID:PMC10759741
doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04282-4
PMID:38166988
The Global Impact of COVID-19: Historical Development, Molecular Characterization, Drug Discovery and Future Directions Dofuor AK, Quartey NK, Osabutey AF, Boateng BO, Lutuf H, Osei JH, Ayivi-Tosuh SM, Aiduenu AF, Ekloh W, Loh SK, Opoku MJ, Aidoo OF Clin Pathol 23-Dec-2023
PMCID:PMC10748929
doi:10.1177/2632010X231218075
PMID:38144436
Citric Acid: Properties, Microbial Production, and Applications in Industries Książek E Molecules 19-Dec-2023
PMCID:PMC10779990
doi:10.3390/molecules29010022
PMID:38202605

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name PubChem ID Canonical SMILES MW Found in Proof
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acids and conjugates / Long-chain fatty acids
Arachidic Acid 10467 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O 312.50 unknown via CMAUP database
Palmitic Acid 985 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O 256.42 unknown via CMAUP database
Stearic Acid 5281 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O 284.50 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acids and conjugates / Very long-chain fatty acids
Behenic Acid 8215 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O 340.60 unknown via CMAUP database
Hexacosanoic acid 10469 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O 396.70 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids
(1R,4aS,10aS)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-ol 40522879 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)O)C 272.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1R,4aS,10aS)-7-Isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 7075030 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)C(=O)O)C 300.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1R,4aS,9R,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1,9-diol 21604174 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)O)C 288.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1R,4aS,9R,10aR)-9-hydroxy-7-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1,4a-dimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carbaldehyde 10425915 Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CC(C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)O)C)C=O 316.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1R,4aS,9S,10aR)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-7-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-1,4a-dimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-9-ol 3009626 Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CC(C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)O)C)CO 318.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1R,4aS,9S,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1,9-diol 100982592 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)O)C 288.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1S,4aS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-ol 26183496 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)O)C 272.40 unknown via CMAUP database
(1S,4aS,10aS)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-ol 26183495 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)O)C 272.40 unknown via CMAUP database
15-Hydroxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid 14017925 Click to see CC12CCCC(C1CC(=O)C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)(C)C(=O)O 330.40 unknown via CMAUP database
15-Hydroxydehydroabietic Acid 14487943 Click to see CC12CCCC(C1CCC3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)(C)C(=O)O 316.40 unknown via CMAUP database
15,18-Dihydroxyabieta-8,11,13-trien-7-one 3009631 Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CC(=O)C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)C)CO 316.40 unknown via CMAUP database
18-Nor-4,15-dihydroxyabieta-8,11,13-trien-7-one 3009629 Click to see CC12CCCC(C1CC(=O)C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)(C)O 302.40 unknown via CMAUP database
18-Norabieta-8,11,13-trien-4-ol 15605917 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2)(C)O)C 272.40 unknown via CMAUP database
7-Oxodehydroabietinol 15715176 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2=O)(C)CO)C 300.40 unknown via CMAUP database
7alpha-Hydroxydehydroabieticacid 13370053 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)C(=O)O)C 316.40 unknown via CMAUP database
7alpha,15-Dihydroxydehydroabietic acid 12047563 Click to see CC12CCCC(C1CC(C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)O)(C)C(=O)O 332.40 unknown via CMAUP database
7Beta-Hydroxydehydroabietic Acid 13370052 Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)C(=O)O)C 316.40 unknown via CMAUP database
7beta,15-Dihydroxydehydroabietic acid 21626423 Click to see CC12CCCC(C1CC(C3=C2C=CC(=C3)C(C)(C)O)O)(C)C(=O)O 332.40 unknown via CMAUP database
Aquilarabietic acid H 71578077 Click to see CC(=C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3(CCCC(C3CC2O)(C)C(=O)O)C 314.40 unknown via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids
Lupeol 259846 Click to see CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)O)C)C 426.70 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00137-9
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, octadecyl ester 149044 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC 446.70 unknown via CMAUP database
Docosylferulate 54370069 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC 502.80 unknown via CMAUP database
Hexacosyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 20980932 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC 558.90 unknown via CMAUP database
Icosyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 149045 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC 474.70 unknown via CMAUP database
Tetracosyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 54412038 Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC 530.80 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Catechin gallates
(-)-Epicatechin gallate 107905 Click to see C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O 442.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00137-9
Epigallocatechin Gallate 65064 Click to see C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O 458.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00137-9
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Epigallocatechins
Epigallocatechin 72277 Click to see C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)O 306.27 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00137-9
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Flavanones
Pinocembrin 68071 Click to see C1C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)C3=CC=CC=C3 256.25 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Flavanones / Flavanonols
Pinobanksin 73202 Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O 272.25 unknown via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 8-O-methylated flavonoids
2-(4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,7,8-trimethoxychromen-4-one 44258707 Click to see COC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C(=C(O2)C3=CC(=C(C=C3OC)O)OC)OC)OC 388.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(96)00101-X
2'-Hydroxy-3,7,8,4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone 10548300 Click to see COC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=O)C(=C(O2)C3=CC(=C(C=C3O)OC)OC)OC)OC 388.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(96)00101-X
7-Hydroxy-3,4',8-trimethoxyflavone 10592359 Click to see COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C(=C(C=C3)O)OC)OC 328.30 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(96)00101-X
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Stilbenes
3,5-Dimethoxystilbene 5316874 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2)OC 240.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Cis-3,5-Dimethoxystilbene 13556468 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2)OC 240.30 unknown via CMAUP database
Pinosylvin methyl ether 5281719 Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2 226.27 unknown via CMAUP database

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