Combretum albidum
Combretum albidum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Combretum albidum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African savannas. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering significant pharmacological potential in ethnobotanical research and natural medicine.
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Combretum Albidum Var. Cooperi · Combretum Ovalifolium · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Combretum albidumSynonyms
- Combretum albidum var. cooperi
- Combretum ovalifolium
- Combretum leucanthum
- Combretum ovalifolium var. cooperi
- Combretum thwaitesianum
- Combretum wightianum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Combretum as the species Combretum albidum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Combretaceae |
| Genus | Combretum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Combretum album, exhibits a specific distribution across the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, its presence extends to the region of Assam. The species is also documented to inhabit the island nation of Sri Lanka. These locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Combretum albidum is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. This plant exhibits a climbing habit, specifically functioning as an obligatory climber, which dictates its structural development and reliance on external supports for upward progression.
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Growth form :
- other
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Combretum albidum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Glycoside, Phytosterols, SAPONIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SAPONIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Ancient science of life
Glycoside
- Ancient science of life
Phytosterols
- Ancient science of life
SAPONIN
- Ancient science of life
Conditions
Combretum albidum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include dysentery, jaundice, peptic ulcer, skin diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dysentery | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jaundice | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peptic ulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skin diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dysentery
- Ancient science of life
Jaundice
- Ancient science of life
Peptic ulcer
- Ancient science of life
Skin diseases
- Ancient science of life