iajabmsIAJABMSIAJABMS2709-3298https://doi.org/10.47310/iajabms.2023.v04i02.001Bioactivities of phytochemicals compounds from Acacia dealbataCarlaSousaCarlaMoutinhoCarlaMatosAnaF.VinhaNatural product extracts are frequently used in drug discovery to screen for possible bioactive compounds. Acacia species are aggressive invaders that damage ecosystem integrity over the globe. Acacia dealbata L. is considered as one of the most aggressive species in Portugal. These plants are found in all portuguese regions and have the potential to invade farms and autochthonous woods, establishing monocultures, affecting ecosystem structure, and negatively influencing the economy. Acacia dealbata, commonly known as silver wattle or mimosa, has been traditionally used for various purposes, including traditional medicine, due to its bioactive properties. Although Acacia dealbata is an endemic species, one of the most aggressive invasive plants, the different morphological parts that compose it are rich in bio compounds, and little or no cytotoxic, which gives them potential to be used in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical applications. Nowadays, it is crucial to exploited new and greener methods to maximise the use of A. dealbata parts (wood, bark, leaves, and flowers), avoiding waste generation, and controlling this invasive shrub. When finding ways to apply an invasive plant, its proliferation and invasiveness are reduced. The different parts of A. dealbata present an interesting profile of bioactive compounds, namely flavonoids, terpenes, tannins, between others, allowing to affirm that, in a concept of ecological sustainability, this plant could have important applications.