Combretum albidum
Combretum album, commonly known as the White Combretum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African savannas. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to gastrointestinal issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern science.
- Scientific name: Combretum albidum
- Family: Combretaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Combretum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Combretum album, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the White Combretum, while in isiZulu, it is commonly called umkhanyakude. Within the Swahili-speaking regions, it is known as mkarau, and in Portuguese, it is identified as combretum-branco.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Combretum albidum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, glycoside, phytosterols, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Combretum albidum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, jaundice, peptic ulcer, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |