Bombax costatum
Bombax costatum, commonly known as the Red Silk Cotton tree, is a majestic deciduous species native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking crimson flowers and medicinal properties, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Bombax costatum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bombax costatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Bombax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bombax | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bombax costatum, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Esperanto, it is called Savaana bombako, while in Persian, it is known as درخت پنجه دندهای. In the Wolof language, it is called Garabu Lawbe, and in Bambara, it is referred to as Bumu. Finally, in Egyptian Arabic, the name used is بومباكس كوستاتوم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Savana bombako | Wikidata |
| fa | درخت پنجه دندهای | Wikidata |
| wo | Garabu Lawbe | Wikidata |
| bm | Bumu | Wikidata |
| arz | بومباكس كوستاتوم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Bombax costatum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several countries, including Benin and Burkina Faso. The species can also be found extending through the coastal and inland territories of Gambia. Furthermore, the plant is established within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its range continues westward into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bombax costatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include iron, zinc.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |